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MProf Professional Practice at University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Join our online event to find out more about our innovative Master’s in Professional Practice (MProf). This session will provide an overview of the programme and explore how study can be tailored to each individual’s professional background, career ambitions and future goals. The PgCert, PgDip and MProf in Professional Practice provides a personal, tailored learning experience, blending personal development with academic studies where you build your own programme of study.

Duration: Typically, the MProf requires 1.5 years full-time, and 2-3 years part-time / See below for more details and for typical PgCert and PgDip durations*  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: Fully Online: January, May, September; Ayr: January, May, September; Dumfries: January, May, September; Lanarkshire: January, May, September; Paisley: January, May, September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

In combination with core modules, you will curate your own unique selection of modules from across the extensive postgraduate catalogue of modules offered by all four schools, ensuring that your needs as an individual learner are fully recognised, supported and integrated into your personalised award. Your award will be completely tailored towards your own needs and ambitions. Level 3: MProf/Professional Masters (180 credit points at SCQF 11): Professional Project : Core module (60-credit points), Teaching and Learning, Diverse Peer Cohort.

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Entry requirements

Academic / Experiential Requirements; Academic Requirements: PgDip/MProf (full-time); Typically, an honours degree in any subject. PgCert/PgDip/MProf (Part-time); Typically, a relevant bachelor's degree, or equivalent, coupled with substantial work experience, is considered. Other; For those without any formal qualifications, we would invite you to still register your interest with programme staff, as prior experience may equip you to find success on our programme and indicate suitability for entry. All applicants will be supported and considered for entry to the framework to pursue the most appropriate level of study based on qualifications and/or their personal, professional, or educational experience, following guidelines with UWS’s entry requirements and admissions policy. Academic Admissions Officers, Admissions team, the Programme Leader and/or Education Guidance Advisors will assess potential entry qualifications and applicants' suitability for study. We are committed to inclusivity and diversity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and identities. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,990 for the whole programme. All other UK / Republic of Ireland applicants: £5,280: International applicants (including all other EU/EEA) [Tuition fees below are the same for all pathways.] Source

Intake: Fully Online: January, May, September; Ayr: January, May, September; Dumfries: January, May, Septemb

Duration: Typically, the MProf requires 1.5 years full-time, and 2-3 years part-time / See below for more deta

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