MSc Professional Practice at University of Kent

Programme overview

A part-time, distance-learning, work-related Master's for professionals from private, public and third sector settings such as education, local government, public services, health and social care, human resources and the cultural industries. It focuses on a specific area of practice relevant to the student's work and offers recognition of prior learning and credit transfer.

Department: Centre for Professional Practice | Duration: 3 years part-time | Intake: Autumn term | Study mode: part-time; campus or distance learning (Medway) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Evidence-Based Practice and Learning and Development (30 credits each). Year 2: a compulsory module plus 30 credits from the Centre or University catalogue, with options such as Inter-professional Working and Special Area of Study. Year 3: Work-related Project and Dissertation (60 credits, 10,000 to 12,000 words). Teaching is about four long weekends a year at the Medway campus; exit awards are PGCert (60 credits) and PGDip (120 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates have become head teachers, heads of human resources and organisation development, and college and university administration managers, with employers including Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Kent Fire and Rescue Service and Rochester Grammar School.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK typical offer 2.2 or above. Applicants normally need a minimum of two years' professional experience and an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification; those without the formal qualifications who can show potential for Master's level may contact the department. Recognition of prior learning or credit transfer may be requested. International applicants: English language at CEFR B2 (Good level); for example IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 overall with at least 59 in each sub-test, or a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country. Part-time study is not available to applicants who need a student visa unless the course is distance or blended learning with no on-campus provision.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,500 a year (2027/28). Part-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: Autumn term

Duration: 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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