This course will help you to develop the essential skills to successfully support learning and teaching in contemporary professional contexts. You'll have the opportunity to tailor learning to your individual environment and graduate with a recognised postgraduate qualification that allows for further study or professional recognition.

While studying with us, you'll have opportunities to reflect on and showcase your practice in the workplace. This ‘real life aspect of the programme ensures that your studies support your continued professional development in a way that's relevant to your role and professional aspirations.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

This course is unique in its outward facing approach and engages with contemporary issues in practice education. BNU can draw on the significant experience of its team to deliver professional education and up to date skills, working alongside key local healthcare trusts.

Collaboration between fellow students and lecturers plays a big part in the learning and teaching strategy of this course. This way, we showcase how best to develop professional relationships and give a broader perspective on critical issues.

Professional conversations in the form of supervisory meetings with an appropriately qualified and experienced member of the course team, will also be scheduled throughout the programme. These discussions will provide you with opportunities to tailor your studies to meet your requirements and interests.

In addition to the unique benefits this course at BNU brings you, there are other benefits to studying at BNU too, such as our prime location 30 minutes from London, our apps anywhere service that allows you to work at home, and the big deal which offers you free events, trips and societies.

Why study this subject?

Our PGCert Practice Education provides a valuable qualification for those who have education and/or training responsibilities in the practice setting. Its so important to those working in this field to keep on top of current methods and practices. Its important youre the best you can be. Choosing to undertake higher study in practice education is a great step towards meeting your key responsibilities and advancing your skillset to the appropriate level.

The programme content is focused on learning and teaching in professional environments and is particularly suited to nursing educators, community practice supervisors and assessors. It may also benefit those in adjacent fields, including social work or allied healthcare education.

What are my career prospects?

A postgraduate certificate is a recognised qualification that will provide you with opportunities for further study and career development. Once you complete the PGCert Practice Education you might choose to go on to study our MA Education.