MA Education for the Health Professions at Swansea University

Programme overview

This part-time programme is for healthcare professionals teaching in academic or clinical settings. It covers the principles underpinning effective teaching, learning and assessment and applying educational theory to real situations across the health professions.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 3 years part time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Teaching and Learning in Healthcare Education and Developing Teaching and Assessment for Healthcare. Year 2 covers Leading and Supporting Education in Clinical Practice and Evidencing and Researching Educational Practice. Year 3 is a 60-credit dissertation on professional education in practice and/or academic settings.

Career pathways

The programme supports healthcare professionals progressing as educators. Many graduates already teach in clinical practice, the independent sector or higher education and move to more advanced responsibilities in their organisations, such as lead educator roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need an appropriate degree or equivalent from an approved institution (preferably 2:2 or above), evidence of recent academic study of a professional qualification, and a minimum of two years' relevant work experience and responsibilities. Applicants must currently be registered as a healthcare professional. Applications are screened for standard documentation and then referred to the programme director for review.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,300 a year (2026/27 (September 2). Year 1 tuition fee, part-time Source

International applicants: GBP 7,700 a year (2026/27 (September 2). Year 1 tuition fee, part-time Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years part time

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