Level 7 Education in Practice (Level 7, 30 credits)
- Course type
- Single Module
- Course qualification
- Level 7
Course summary
What is the fee?
For all course options, see fees and funding
Where will I study?
School of Health and Society
How long will I study?
One semester
Overview
This module provides a wide range of opportunities to develop as a knowledgeable educator in practice, utilising diverse teaching and learning theories, concepts and principles. You learn how to create a learning environment that supports your development as a leader and role model with capabilities in designing, implementing and evaluating practice learning. You will develop skills in development of work-based learning in health & social care settings, for colleagues, patients and their carers. This will help you to create an environment that maximises learning & partnerships across the Health & Social care system to overcome identified barriers in education delivery with a solution focused approach.
This course:
- Is co-designed with practice partners and service users, ensuring real-world relevance and alignment with QNI (2015) and PSF (2023) standards
- Bridges theory and practice through practice-partner input into learning outcomes and curriculum design
- Provides engaging, varied learning experiences including seminars, workshops, tutorials and guided self-directed study
- Has a strong focus on practice-based teaching skills, critical thinking and appraisal of research and evidence
- Provides personalised academic support, emphasising reflection, professional growth and individual tutorials to help you succeed
How you learn
Future careers
This course can support progression into a range of practice education, teaching, and leadership roles, particularly within healthcare, social care, and community settings. Typical career pathways include:
- Practice Educator / Practice Teacher – supporting students, apprentices, and colleagues learning in clinical or community environments.
- Clinical Educator or Facilitator – leading education, training, and competency development within practice settings.
- Supervisor or Assessor – supervising, teaching, and assessing learners in practice in line with professional standards.
- Workforce Development or Training Lead – designing and delivering education programmes to support staff development and service quality.
- Lecturer Practitioner / Academic–Practice Link Role – combining clinical expertise with teaching and supporting learners across university and practice settings.
- Quality, Education, or Practice Development Lead – shaping learning cultures, improving practice education, and supporting organisational learning.
The module also provides a strong foundation for further academic study, professional recognition (such as PSF-aligned teaching roles), and progression into leadership or advanced practice roles where education and learning are central responsibilities.
Career Links
We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector, which in turn help you provide a better service.
Modules
This module will explore:
- Research evidence for adopting various methods of teaching and learning in practice
- Inter-professional education and learning in a practice context
- Models of teaching and learning and their application to supporting practice-based education
- Power in the teacher/patient, staff or co-learner relationship and its influence on practice
- Ethical practice and professionalism
- Historical development of practice focused learning: and links to simulated learning environments
- Relationship between education and practice developments in creating organisational change
- The role of service users in the education of practitioners
- Education principles in patient/client involvement in their own care
Please note that exact modules and content offered may vary in order to keep content current and, for courses that offer optional modules, may depend on the number of students selecting particular options. When accepting your offer of a place to study on a programme with optional modules, you should be aware that optional modules may not all run each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you can undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.
Entry requirements
Applying for post qualifying Health and Social Care single modules
All applications for post qualifying health and social care modules are made directly to the University.
On application, you must also provide evidence of your qualifications and 2 references.
Self-funded applications
If you are self-funding a programme of study or single module, please complete the appropriate application form and send directly to the University.
For admissions enquiries, please contact Samantha Rose s.c.rose@salford.ac.uk.
Standard entry requirements
Previous study and experience
You should have an undergraduate degree in a related discipline.
You will be a Registered Nurse or Allied health care professional, ideally but not inclusively working within a community nurse role.
English language requirements
International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is proof of this. If you need to improve your written and spoken English, you might be interested in our English Language courses.
Alternative entry requirements
Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)
We positively welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to successfully pursue a programme of study in higher education. Students who do not have the traditional entry requirements may be able to apply through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme. Support in preparing for the written assessment is available from the University.
Fees and funding
Part-time fees as below.
2026/27
| Type of study | Fees |
|---|---|
| Part-time | £1,425 per 30 credit module |
2027/28
| Type of study | Fees |
|---|---|
| Part-time | £1,470 per 30 credit module |
Additional costs
You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.