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Academic Skills and Writing for Postgraduate Study
Key information
Course Leader: Dr Saadye Ali (s.ali39@herts.ac.uk)
Level: 6
Credits: 30
Mode of delivery: Online
Learner Hours: Scheduled-18 - Directed Independent-156 - Independent-126
Available places: 40
Dates
- 06/10/2026
Fees and Funding
£2380.00
The price quoted above is for a 30 credit module in the 2026/27 academic year and applies to students who are assessed as Home fee payers ONLY. Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
Once confirmed, a student’s fee status will normally remain the same for the duration of their course. However, information regarding fee reassessment is available here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees#FeeReassessment
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here : https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-documents
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
Course Overview
This module has been developed for motivated health care professionals who have not previously studied at degree level. The module will enable students to acquire key transferable skills through a range of online activities that prepares the student for the transition to level 7 postgraduate study. This module will enable students to achieve the learning outcomes through guided activities that focus on: critical analysis and evaluation of research evidence, academic integrity and standards of academic writing for level 6 working through to level 7.
The units will direct students through a personalised journey of digital capabilities to develop knowledge and skills in: referencing, literature searching, critical reading and academic writing.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to source and utilise information and evidence for academic study.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and theoretical understanding of the evidence base relevant to their own area of practice.
3. Understand their own learning styles and recognise their own learning and development needs.
Number of Learner Hours:
1. Scheduled 18
2. Directed independent: 156
3. Independent 126
Assessment:
The assessment for this module will be a narrative literature review of the evidence in relation to an area of the student’s own practice.
Learning outcomes
Successful students will typically:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to source and utilise information and evidence for academic study
- Demonstrate knowledge and theoretical understanding of the evidence base relevant to their own area of practice
- Understand their own learning styles and recognise their own learning and development needs.
Assessment
The assessment for this module will be a narrative literature review of the evidence in relation to an area of the student’s own practice.