Postgraduate

Social Work – Practice Educator Professional Standards Stage 1

University of NorthamptonNorthampton, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
9 months
Subject
Social Work
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
NOV 2026Starts next month

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Social Work – Practice Educator Professional Standards Stage 1 provides the opportunity for Social Work England registered Social Workers to undertake the role of a Practice Educator. The Stage 1 module is aimed at Social Worker level within the Processional Capabilities framework. This Stage 1 Module provides candidates with key knowledge and skills to support, develop and assess both undergraduate and postgraduate social work students in their 70-day practice learning placement.

Entry requirements

Candidates will have a social work qualification, be registered with the Social Work England and have a minimum of 2 years’ post qualifying experience. Candidates must agree to have a student on a 70-day placement. Candidates must have full responsibility in supervising and assessing the student’s practice over the course of the placement.

Fees

UK students: £480 per year

Start dates

November 2026

Application deadline

No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.

Campus

  • Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom

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Scholarships at University of Northampton

4 for this level
  • Alumni PGCE Bursary Award£500.00 (US$ 646)
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Sir John Lowther Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291) - £3,000.00 (US$ 3
  • The Chancellor's Fund£50.00 (US$ 65) - £750.00 (US$ 969)
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