How you'll study at the School of Health and Wellbeing

 

We understand the problems that additional studying can cause and endeavour to alleviate pressure by offering a variety of flexible learning opportunities.

 

Your progress will be monitored from the very beginning of the course, with both theory and practice being subject to a system of continuous assessment.

 

The course is modular in design and by completing module content and assessment you can gain academic credit.

 

Modules are assessed by means of assignments, projects, examinations, role play, seminars, group activities and the development of a portfolio, as well as assessment of your work in clinical practice.

Whilst you are a student with the School of Health you will attend clinical placements. From these experiences you will gain much in terms of knowledge, skills and professionalism.

 

The placements provide you with the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge to practice situations. The clinical practice component accounts for 50% of the programme of study.

The majority of our postgraduate and post-qualifying students choose to study part-time. Programmes are studied on a modular basis allowing you to choose the speed at which you complete the programme; some degrees can be studied over a two- to five-year period.

Open Learning is a student-centred approach to personal and professional development, which enables students to expand existing knowledge and skills by studying educational materials, rather than attending class-based teaching sessions.

This highly flexible award scheme is suitable for health professionals from any discipline as it allows students to gain academic credits whilst undertaking projects and problem-solving activities as part of their normal working role.

Through the compilation of a portfolio of evidence, you may gain up to 50% of the award for accreditation of prior certified and/or experiential learning. The remainder of the award is made up of learning units which enable you to negotiate with your tutor and your employer areas of practice that require investigation or change.

If you have previous study, training and/or experience, this could count towards a diploma or a degree. There should be no need for you to repeat learning that you have already undertaken, provided that you have evidence of that learning and that it is at the appropriate academic level.

The School of Health APA Committee is responsible for approving the accreditation of prior learning. There is a charge for the APA process. Please contact Janet Davies on 01902 518800 for further details.

Throughout yours studies, you will be supported by a comprehensive online learning environment. This contains lots of information about your course and subject specialist area, as well as useful information on study skills and assignment tips.

 

In some modules you will have the opportunity to use this environment as a replacement for attendance at classes, as well as developing your assignments.