Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £3,440 per stage
International/EU: £3,440 per stage -
How long will I study?
20 Months
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
September 2024
Course summary
- Top up your postgraduate diploma to a full masters degree.
- Study the course part-time with flexible start dates.
- Take distance learning options, perfect for practising nurses.
- Benefit from workshops, online resources and regular supervision.
- Develop academically with research-based study, and contribute to the development of practice.
This course is aimed at registered nurses who want to specialise and enhance their skills. You'll undertake a rigorous academic programme and an independently researched dissertation project. You’ll top up your existing postgraduate diploma or undergraduate degree to masters level.
How you learn
Your lecturer's view
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You’ll plan and undertake a challenging 15,000 word study on a subject of your choice, within a framework of independent learning and research. To do this you'll have access to a wealth of facilities – both electronic and on-campus – as well as the support of academic tutors and workshop sessions. There are no timetabled study days – you can visit campus, meet your tutor and attend workshops at convenient times.
You learn through
- independent research
- regular meetings with academic tutors
- workshop sessions
- virtual learning facilities
Course leaders and tutors
Laura Makey
LecturerMy specialist interests are in infectious diseases and sexual health. I also have a keen interest in clinical research design and methods to improve recruitment to r … Read more
Applied learning
Live projects
The course involves you completing a 15,000 word dissertation (60 credits) on a subject of your choice, within a framework of independent learning and research. This might be primary research, a systematic/critical literature review or service development.
Initially you’ll submit a proposal for academic approval. This rigorous formality ensures your work meets all the criteria for a dissertation. Once approved, you can begin your dissertation and have up to three years to complete it.
Before you start your dissertation, you need to have completed a postgraduate level research module. If you haven’t previously studied one, you can take our Research Methods for Practice module (15 credits) and a 45 credit dissertation (12,000 words).
Future careers
Previous students say the course has benefitted them by
- extending their professional knowledge and expertise
- enhancing professional decision making
- contributing to evidence-based practice
- encouraging innovation
- developing leadership skills
You could also progress to doctoral studies.
Where will I study?
You study this course online from any location
Equipment and facilities
We’ve invested over £100m in new facilities to help you study how and when you want. This means 24-hour libraries and study spaces designed by our students.
Entry requirements
All students
You must hold a degree in any subject and a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing from a pre-registration course along with a registered (NMC) nurse status.
You normally progress directly to the 60 credit dissertation, but we will advise you if you need to take a research methods module prior to the dissertation. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more
Some applicants may be invited to attend an informal interview with the course leader to ensure that the programme is suitable for themselves and their aspirations.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
Final year
Compulsory modules
Dissertation 45 Credits
Dissertation 60 Credits
Researching For Practice (Distance Learning)
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting distance learning study in 2024/25 is £3,440 for a 60 credit stage.If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for international/EU students starting distance learning study in 2024/25 is £3,440 for a 60 credit stage.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Nursing and midwifery courses (PDF, 358.7KB)Legal information
Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.
