Professional Learning

If you are looking for a flexible route to a masters qualification in education, you can choose from a range of our postgraduate modules to create your own pathway of study following your own interests and professional engagement.

This programme is delivered fully online so you can fit your study around your work and social commitments.

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The Postgraduate Certificate in Autism & Learning is for teachers and related practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of autism and enhance the inclusion and participation of autistic learners.

This programme is available online and combines home study with online workshops that provide regular opportunities for critical reflection, group discussion and collaborative learning.

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If you are working with children aged 0-8 Early Years will help you lead and shape change in a range of educational settings.

This programme is delivered fully online so that you can fit your study around your work and personal commitments.

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The Inclusive Practice programme has been designed for educators working in a range of educational settings and contexts, who are interested in developing more inclusive approaches to their practice.

This programme is available online, but face to face teaching may be negotiated with your local authority representative.

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This programme is designed to provide opportunities for aspiring leaders in a variety of professional settings, such as education, social services, fire services, nursing, caring agencies and the police.

Leadership in Professional Contexts is delivered fully online so that you can fit your study around your work and social commitments.

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This programme is open to all professionals who have a caring role with young people and meets the continuing professional development needs of those who wish to extend their skills and knowledge into new areas of guidance, care and support.

You study Health and Wellbeing Education online.

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This programme is designed for those intending to make counselling a primary focus in their work setting and is professionally validated by Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland.

Counselling is now a recognised area of mental health therapy in the UK with a growing range of career options.

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TQFE is designed for in-service lecturers working in Scotland's colleges, enabling them to review their own practice and enhance the experience of all learners in further education.

This programme is accredited by the General Teaching Council of Scotland and will allow you to apply for voluntary registration.

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The programme prepares practitioners for professional counselling roles, enabling them to work with diverse groups in various settings, such as healthcare, education, and beyond. We emphasise developing cross-disciplinary competencies to enhance your ability to adapt and excel in evolving professional landscapes.

• Our Study Routes

The MSc Studies in Mindfulness programme's aim is to develop a stable mindfulness practice, to study and research its application in a selected professional context and learn to teach mindfulness. This is done through a combination of experiential training, online forums and regular one to one practice reviews with an experienced mindfulness teacher. The unique focus of this course is a compassionate approach to mindfulness practice that is the basis for deepening insight, which then enriches one’s life and work.

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BA Childhood Practice is a work-based programme validated by the Scottish Social Services Council for practitioners working with children aged 0-16.

You can study Childhood Practice fully online so that your study fits around your work and social commitments.

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BA Professional Development is a flexible programme for professionals in a range of settings such as education, community learning, care and social sectors.

Due to the flexibility of this programme it provides a route to degree level study for participants from non-traditional backgrounds who may have already gained an HNC or HND or professional experience developed over several years.

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The Counselling Skills course is for anyone who wants to improve their interpersonal skills for personal or professional development.

This programme is an excellent starting point if you want to train as a counsellor, psychotherapist or if you would like to embed effective communication skills in existing professional and voluntary roles.

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