Education for the Health Professions PgCert
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
If you are a healthcare professional teaching in an academic or clinical setting and looking to consolidate your skills, our MA course is for you.
The Education for the Health Professions course has been designed specifically to equip you with an in-depth understanding of educational principles and values and to develop your expertise in teaching, assessing and supervision.
Throughout your studies, you will refine your critical research and analytical skills and develop professional reflective practice techniques.
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Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Applicants must have an appropriate degree or its equivalent from an approved institution (preferably 2:2 or above) and evidence of recent academic study, and a professional qualification and a minimum of two year’s relevant work experience and responsibilities. Registered nurses and midwives seeking to achieve either Practice Teacher (Stage 3 of the NMC (2008) Standards for Supporting Learning and Assessment in Practice (SLAiP)) or Teacher status (Stage 4 of the NMC (2008) SLAiP) must be able to demonstrate that they have developed their own knowledge, skills and competence beyond registration i.e. registered and worked for at least two years, and gained additional qualifications that will support students (NMC 2008).
Costs
Tuition Fees Education for the Health Professions PgCert
England UK | £2850 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £2850 | year 1 |
Scotland | £2850 | year 1 |
Wales | £2850 | year 1 |
EU | £6650 | year 1 |
International | £6650 | year 1 |
England UK | £3000 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £3000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £3000 | year 1 |
Wales | £3000 | year 1 |
EU | £7000 | year 1 |
International | £7000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About Swansea University
Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.
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