To be eligible for this program, applicants must have a 60 ECTS Postgraduate Diploma at Level 9 in health/ disability/social care related studies or equivalent academic credits with an aggregate mark of 60% or above. Additionally, they should have completed a postgraduate Level 9 research module, be registered as a nurse/midwife with the NMBI or on an appropriate allied healthcare professional register, and currently employed in the health/disability or social care delivery sector. For full details on the Entry Requirements for this programme please see the course webpage.

Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.

For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.