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MSc Applied Professional Studies (Practice Learning, Social Services, Stage 4) is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way.

The named award MSc Applied Professional Studies (Practice Learning, Social Services, Stage 4) is aimed at a broad range of professionals within social services and related service sectors, eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Participants will develop their strategic leadership skills with respect to practice learning development and support. It will enable students to acquire knowledge and skills in the strategic development and support of practice learning, workplace mentoring and communities of practice and in an organisational context, the development of learning organisations.

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme, candidates should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, candidate's admission to the programme is subject to providing evidence of a minimum period of two years experience working in an appropriate practice setting. Depending on the pathway chosen there can be further specific entry requirements to meet.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and a minimum of 5.5 in the other 3 components.

Other Fees

Notes

The modules may be offered by face to face delivery, distance learning and work-based learning on a two intake basis per year.

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MSc Applied Professional Studies (Practice Learning) is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way.

The named award MSc Applied Professional Studies (Practice Learning) is for participants who are looking to develop their strategic leadership skills with respect to practice learning development and support. It will enable students to acquire knowledge and skills in the strategic development and support of practice learning, workplace mentoring and communities of practice and in an organisational context, the development of learning organisations.

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme you should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, your admission to the programme is subject to you providing evidence that you have a minimum period of two years experience working in an appropriate practice setting. Depending on the pathway chosen there can be further specific entry requirements to meet.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and a minimum of 5.5 in the other 3 components.

Other Fees

Notes

This flexible programme has been has been developed to enable the participant to undertake 'mixed module' delivery on a part-time basis. The modules may be offered by face to face delivery, distance learning and work-based learning on a two intake basis per year.

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MSc Applied Professional Studies (Tertiary Education) is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way.
The named award MSc Applied Professional Studies (Tertiary Education) encourages participants to explore the philosophical and theoretical foundations, policies, research and professional underpinnings of education and the impact of policies and practice on children, young people, families and communities. Using critical skills of inquiry to examine and question policies, strategies and initiatives in relation to philosophical and theoretical foundations gaining insight from International, European, national and local perspectives.

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme you should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, your admission to the programme is subject to you providing evidence that you have a minimum period of two years experience working in an appropriate practice setting. Depending on the pathway chosen there can be further specific entry requirements to meet.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and a minimum of 5.5 in the other 3 components.

Other Fees

Notes

This flexible programme has been has been developed to enable the participant to undertake 'mixed module' delivery on a part-time basis. The modules may be offered by face to face delivery, distance learning and work-based learning on a two intake basis per year.

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This is a distance learning course for qualified teachers. It's designed to build on your PGCE so you can progress in your career.

Through structured reflection on your work, you'll become an even more effective teacher of your specialist subject.

Entry Requirements

You need a good undergraduate degree in a related subject. We’re particularly interested in applications from people with experience of working in education but it’s not a requirement.

English Language Requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Other Fees

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The Bachelor of General Studies degree is one of the most popular programs at Athabasca University. It provides a framework of individualized study within an Arts and Science or Applied Studies designation that offers students the freedom to choose courses to meet career or educational goals. Unlike the other degrees offered by Athabasca University, the Bachelor of General Studies does not have a residency requirement, and degree requirements may be completed at institutions other than Athabasca University.

Entry Requirements

• Hold credit in English (Students are strongly encouraged to register in English early in their program.);
or
• Have a grade of B- (70 per cent) or better in an Athabasca University English course above the preparatory (100) level;
or
• Receive credit for an English course in which a grade of B- or better was achieved.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• The Applied Studies designation includes courses in Business and Administrative Studies. Transfer courses in engineering, education, physical education, etc. are also applicable to the Applied Studies designation.
• To satisfy the 90-credit requirement to complete the BGS degree, students must complete 45 credits in courses with an Applied Studies designation (30 of these credits must be taken at the senior (300 or 400) level).
• Students in the Applied Studies designation in the Bachelor of General Studies degree must also complete Administration or English. Administration will partially satisfy the Applied Studies area of study requirement in this program.
• The English writing skills requirement is waived for students enrolling in the second undergraduate degree.

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