PGCert Practice Education & Leadership (Social Services) at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A practice-focused route for social work professionals to become Practice Educators and progress in a social work career. Blended teaching combines on-campus days with structured self-directed study, and includes an 80 to 100 day placement in Semester 2 supervising social work students.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months part-time | Intake: September or January | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Leadership in Practice Learning (10 credits), Promoting Learning in Practice Settings: Theories, Frameworks & Contexts (20 credits) and Supervision & Assessment in Practice Learning (30 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates can register as a Practice Educator and apply for leadership roles in the health and social care sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A recognised social work qualification; normally at least two years' post-qualifying social work experience including supporting the learning and development of students, colleagues or staff; registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (applicants returning to practice should contact the university); and, for those in full-time employment, employer confirmation of time for study, on-campus sessions and supervision of a student.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,367 a year (2026/27). January 2027 start; same for Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland Source

Intake: September or January

Duration: 12 months part-time

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