Why QMU ?
This PgCert will help you become a reflective , evidence-based practitioner , enhancing your abilities to make a real difference to the lives of pupils with additional needs .
Your course tutors will be highly experienced practitioners and research-active academics . Our very active research in this field feeds directly into this course , helping to inform the teaching and keep you up to date .
This course is flexible to fit in with your current career . You can complete it fully online or choose a blend of online and classroom attendance .
Modules
Supporting Evidence Informed Inclusive Learning ( 20 credits )/ Effective Collaborative Working ( 20 credits )/ Working Together in Practice ( 20 credits )
The modules listed are correct at time of publication ( November 2021 ) but are subject to change . In the event that modules change , QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students .
Careers
This course is particularly beneficial for teaching staff as part of their Professional Update , and supports allied health professional career development in line with Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC ) standards , professional body standards and the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework . It meets the needs of those who want to enhance their practice and develop their knowledge and understanding of contemporary theories at a master ’ s level , meeting requirements for career progression . This course aims to recruit those who wish to develop expertise and skills in their personal practice and / or those who are working in , or wish to progress towards , positions of seniority with responsibility for leading innovation in collaborative working with partner agencies .
Entry requirements
Relevant professional or practical experience is essential . Successful completion of a relevant degree or an equivalent qualification will normally be required . It is possible for candidates with alternative qualifications and appropriate relevant professional experience to be considered .
International : You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0 .
Other information Exit awards : PgCert ( 60 credits )
Single module study : Available . Contact Cathleen Hunter for more information .
Delivery : At QMU with additional online learning OR fully online
Duration : 1.5 years part-time Start date : January 2023
Application deadline : November . Late entries will be considered . See pages 171-172 for more information on how to apply .
Class sizes : We expect around 15 students to enrol for this course each year .
Fees : See pages 178-183
More information : Cathleen Hunter , ( chunter @ qmu . ac . uk ), Module Coordinator or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk )
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