Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice

Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice

Further your skills in a field of professional practice. Learn how to apply research methods and apply them in a work area of your choice. Credits may be gained towards Master’s study.

Programme outline

The Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice provides professionals a new model of higher level study to advance their knowledge and skills, thereby enhancing their practice and career progression. The curriculum design and programme structure supports students to engage in inter-professional learning at postgraduate level to advance and broaden their professional practice.

This programme will enable you to gain specialised knowledge and leadership skills to work effectively in inter-professional teams for the provision of quality professional engagement with people and communities. Successful graduates may also gain credits towards Master’s studies.​

More detail about this qualification

The Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice is a 120 credit programme where students complete two compulsory courses and a further 60 credits from the electives below.​

Courses

Entry requirements

Domestic students

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

International Students

Must meet domestic entry requirements and also have IELTS 6.5 (Academic) overall with no band below 6.0, or equivalent. Special entry may be granted to an applicant, subject to Head of School approval.

Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here

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Give yourself credit →

Use the knowledge you already have to fast-track your qualification. Workplace-learning, volunteering, professional development, other provider qualifications and online courses can be recognised as prior learning and put towards your qualification. Start by getting in touch with us, or find out more here.

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Last updated: 16/10/2024

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