PgD Practice Development

Course overview

If you’re an experienced practitioner looking for a professional edge, our course will provide a stimulating and engaging learning experience, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to be an innovator in your field.

We make it easier for you to reach your academic potential because flexibility and choice sit at the heart of our programme, so you can fit your studies around your busy life.

Course summary

A unique feature of this course is the option to name your own award. You will need to complete a proposal form indicating the proposed title, providing evidence that at least 60% of the credit for the award is specifically focused upon the indicated subject area.

You will need to complete an induction prior to starting your first module. We have a comprehensive online induction package to welcome you to both the university and your programme of study; alternatively classroom-based induction days take place at our Lancaster and Carlisle campuses and are usually scheduled for the first week of each semester.

Course study options

This course utilises a mixture of flexible learning techniques, including: classroom sessions at one of our campuses and online learning activities, or alternatively this course can be completed entirely online via distance learning.

This course has both full-time and part-time study options available, allowing you to study at pace that suits you and schedule your study around your work, family and social commitments.