Overview

The Health and Social Practice (Education) programme at Northumbria University reflects contemporary health and social practice, and you will learn alongside other practitioners from a variety of professional backgrounds.

This level 7 programme will enable you to develop understanding of theory related to your field of health or social practice and explore the impact of this within your organisation, team and as an individual situated in practice. It will enable you to enhance your practice at the same time as gaining an award. On completion you will be awarded a MSc Health and Social Practice (Education).

The programme provides a flexible method of study for you to that fits around your health or social practice role. Its flexible design will enable to step on and off the framework as you progress between points.

Your Career

This programme is designed to support the development of workforce roles and will equip you to enhance both academic and clinical practice knowledge and skills.

You can then make the most of opportunities that such roles will bring. You will be encouraged to work to the vision of the organisation that is your employer.

This award works alongside the organisational structure of NHS acute and primary care services giving you the confidence to progress in your career and either consolidate your role, move into more senior positions or study further as your career aspirations direct.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Non-Medical Prescribing (V300)

Managing Pain and Symptoms in Advanced Disease

History Taking and Clinical Skills in Primary Care

Inter-professional Collaboration, Support, and Supervision for Perioperative Practice

Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence/Abuse

Safeguarding Adults, Young People and Children

Genomics, Pathology and Complexities of Care

Leading Quality and Service Improvement in Practice

Critical Evaluation of Contemporary Practice

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject.

Applicants must be working in health and social practice and hold appropriate registration with a relevant professional body such as the NMC or HCPC, or have a professional qualification relating to their area of practice.

Other qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

The university accepts Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry onto the programme subject to approval by the Programme Leader.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Your Career

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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