Program Overview
The Advancing Practice at University of Sheffield is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 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 Advancing 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advancing 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
- Evidence Based Practice
- Methods of Inquiry
- Advanced Renal Nursing Practice
- Advancing Autonomous Practice
- Cancer Pathophysiology and Therapeutics
- Care and Management of the Renal Patient
- Context and Concepts in Advancing Practice
- Living With and Beyond Cancer
- Inclusive of People with Dementia: Involvement and Impact
- Leading Practice
- Legal and Professional Issues in Healthcare
- Managing Diabetes as a Long Term Health Condition
- Managing Heart Failure as a Long Term Health Condition
- Managing Renal Disease as a Long Term Health Condition
- Managing Respiratory Disease as a Long Term Condition
- Nurse/ Midwifery Independent/Supplementary Prescribing
- Recognising and Responding to Patient Deterioration
- Relationship-Centred Dementia Care
- Theorising Dementia and the UK Policy Context
- Palliative and End of Life Care
- Preparation of Supervisors of Midwives
- Psychosocial Approaches to the Care and Treatment of People with Dementia
- Lectures, seminars, small group work and clinical instruction
- Specialist sessions with expert speakers
- Research modules are delivered by experienced research staff
- The dissertation is by supervised tutorial
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The course is suitable for registered health care professionals with experience of practice. The usual entry requirement is a first degree but if you can show you\xc2\x92ve completed some other type of degree-level study we\xc2\x92ll consider your application.
English language requirements
Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
University of Sheffield 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 September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months