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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Practice Education

University of Northampton
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1 yearDuration
£9,250Per Year (Home)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Northampton, the PgCert Practice Education provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This award is offered for experienced practitioners working within health or social care who have an interest in supporting and developing learning; for those who wish to promote good quality professional standards via sound education and assessment, and for those who assess higher levels of practice. This programme is therefore suitable for those who have undertaken initial mentor/supervisor preparation, or those who have experience within the mentoring/assessing field who wish to extend knowledge in this arena. This course aims to create the opportunity for learners to enhance their level... Home/uk fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Learning and Teaching in Professional Practice
Assessment and Evaluation in Health and Social Care
Mentoring and Supervision in Clinical Settings
Research Methods for Practice Educators
Contemporary Issues in Practice Education
Developing Professional Standards and Quality Assurance
Leadership and Management of Learning Environments
Critical Appraisal and Evidence-Based Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.565.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,250

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Northampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,000£31,000
3 years£22,500£28,500£33,500
5 years£23,500£32,000£37,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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