MSc - Practice Development: Paramedic

How you will learn

Teaching

The benefits of this programme are that the majority of your study will be asynchronous and accessible in a time and place convenient to you. Your module descriptor for the modules available to study will reflect the specific hours around each learning and teaching activity, as well as the expectations for guided independent study. These hours may differ between modules.

At Level 7 you have 200 hours study per 20 credit module. For more specific information on how these hours are distributed, please consult the module descriptor form. As an example, these often consist of the following approximate hours:

• 24 hours of personal contact time. This includes facilitated online discussion, synchronous Teams VLE meetings, online presentations and tutorials and student formative feedback.
• 176 hours of independent study. This may vary depending on the complexity of the topic and the student’s own pace of learning.

Personal Tutoring hours may also be available on request.

Independent Learning

When not attending scheduled learning activities you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study, both in the workplace and elsewhere. There is a significant amount of directed reading and independent critical exploration required to successfully complete your studies. All modules on the programme will have asynchronous learning requirements. It is expected that engagement with these tasks is undertaken and communication with module team is made where appropriate during the allocated independent learning weeks.

How you will be assessed

A range of assessment methods appropriate to the specific module of study are used including;

• Written Assignment
• Oral Assessment/Presentation
• Portfolio
• Set Exercise
• Practical Skills Assessment

Feedback

Timely and meaningful feedback is provided to ensure students achieve their potential. The University requires feedback on assessment to be provided to students within a maximum of 20 working days. This programme uses constructive alignment, formative work / feedback and discussion informs summative works. All feedback on summative assessment is provided electronically, attached to the student submission, ensuring consistency of feedback approach and to facilitate ease of access for students. Feedback is provided via in-text commentary, verbal recording (using the assessment platform) and use of rubric.

Tuition Fees

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Additional Costs