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Program Overview
The Advanced Practice at University of Derby is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 700 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Buxton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Introduction to Masters Level Study
- Management of Change
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Principles of Service Improvement in the Workplace
- Research Methodology \x96 Application to Advanced Practice
- Therapeutics and Prescribing Practice
- Vulnerability and Mental Health
- Work-Based Learning \x96 Negotiated Module
- Work-Based Project
- Consolidation of Advanced Practice module
- Independent Scholarship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Each award has specific entry criteria therefore please contact the programme leader initially. Usually a First degree or equivalent (such as a professional healthcare qualification with appropriate experience in the chosen field) is required. However we are willing to consider prior academic learning at degree level from a health care background, where a first degree has not been fully obtained. Please contact the programme lead for further information.
If your first language is not English you will need to prove you are proficient in English by having IELTS 7.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 700 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 700 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Derby directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Derby
University of Derby
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Derby is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date August 2025
- Language English
- Duration 24 months