Preparing for postgraduate success - distance learning
Who should attend this course?
This Preparing for postgraduate success course is designed to prepare health, sport and exercise professionals for success in their postgraduate studies.
It is particularly well suited for individuals who have been away from academic study for many years and those with little experience with searching and evaluating research and professional literature.
Course content
The Preparing for postgraduate success course aims to develop your academic skills in preparation for postgraduate study and assessment.
Evaluation of professional and government documents and guidelines will also be covered in the course. Students will be facilitated to develop their academic writing, communication and critical reflection skills. Additionally, the course will include study skills such as time management and preparing for assessments.
On this course you learn to search and evaluate sources of evidence including: databases, journals, books, grey literature, media websites and publications.
The topics include:
- a review of the epidemiological influences on health
- identification and assessment of health needs
- a review of the models and philosophies of health promotion and theories and models of health psychology and communication
The course also covers a review of key government health promotion strategies, critical evaluation of health promotion activities and international healthcare perspectives. In addition it explores and debates ethical considerations.
The course uses group sessions in which you actively participate. You also engage in academic and professional communication both as part of the learning and assessment processes.
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How does this course map the NHS KSF?
The Preparing for postgraduate success course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for:
- Core Dimensions 2, 4 and 5
- Information and Knowledge 1, 2 and 3
- General 2
Assessment
The assessment is a combination of an essay and interactive discussion.
Why choose this course?
How to apply
Apply for the Preparing for postgraduate success – distance learning course
Course fees
Credit level for this course: Undergraduate level 6 (15 credits)
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Contract funding for NHS staff
The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.
If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.
Study routes
- Part Time