Short Course

Social Work Practice Educator Training Programme - 20 credits per module

Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, United Kingdom
Level
Short Course
Duration
8 months (Short Course)
Subject
Social Work
Location
United Kingdom

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This course is being reviewed for 2026. The Social Work Practice Educator Training Programme has been developed as two standalone 20 credit modules for Stage 1 or Stage 2, which are taught at Level 7 (Master’s)....

Entry requirements

You must be qualified and registered as a social worker, working in a social work or social care setting (statutory, voluntary, private or independent). You should be supported and sponsored by an organisation and have access to an Assessor/designated Practice Educator. In some circumstances, access to an Assessor can be negotiated but may incur additional costs. Please contact the course lead for discussion if this applies to you. For Stage 1 you must have at least 2 years post-qualifying practice experience. For Stage 2 you ordinarily need at least 3 years of post-qualifying practice experience and have successfully completed Stage 1. You will need to provide one satisfactory work reference from your current employer prior to commencing the course.

Fees

UK students: £900 per 20 credit module

Start dates

September 2026

Campus

  • City South, United Kingdom

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Scholarships at Birmingham City University

7 for this level
  • Accelerate Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)
  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award
  • Graduate Scholarship20% of fees
  • International Postgraduate Scholarships£3,000.00 (US$ 3,874)
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