MSc Enhanced Professional Practice at Swansea University

Programme overview

This flexible, modular master's is for health and social care practitioners undertaking work-based learning, giving formal academic credit for professional development. Students choose what they learn in line with their role and speciality while developing critical analysis skills in health and social care policy and practice.

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 starts with the compulsory Starting Your Professional Development, plus a 30-credit option such as Communication in Practice, Ethics in Health and Social Care Practice, Managing Wellbeing in Practice, Management and Leadership in Health Care Practice, Clinical Supervision, Policy Influences on Your Practice or Teaching and Learning in Practice.

Career pathways

The programme develops competent and confident practitioners with transferable skills, supporting high-quality care and a culture of lifelong learning among health and social care professionals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be employed within the health and social care sector, hold an appropriate degree or equivalent from an approved institution (preferably 2:2 or above) with evidence of recent academic study and/or continuous professional development, and have a minimum of two years' experience and a relevant professional portfolio.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,250 a year (2026/27 (September 2). Year 1 tuition fee, part-time Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years part time

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