PgC - Practice Development: Paramedic.

How you will learn

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 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.

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 Assessmen

Tuition Fees

2025 - 2026

• £2925 - UK
• £4890 - International

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.

International Finance

At the University of Cumbria, we offer affordable tuition fees for international and EU students looking to study at one of our main four campuses. No matter your choice of course or career path, our International Team is here to support you.

Additional Costs

The following course-related costs are not included in the fees:

Books and Journals

Books and Journals: You will be able to access essential reading materials in hard or electronic copy, via the University’s library or the module reading list; however, you may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This may cost between £50 - £100 per year.

Stationery

Stationery: You should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field, as well as budgeting for the purchase of USB pen drives.

Other

Printing: You should also budget for any occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need; there is an estimated cost of 10p per sheet which may cost around £15 - £40 per year.