Professional Practice (Part-time) (PGCert)
The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice is a flexible, work-based programme designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise, develop leadership skills, and achieve formal academic recognition of their experience.
This fully online PGCert allows learners to apply their studies directly to their workplace, making it ideal for those balancing career and education.
This customisable programme enables learners to select modules tailored to their industry, with pathways in leadership, coaching, mentoring, systems management, and professional development. A key feature is the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway, which allows students to gain academic credit for previous experience and qualifications, accelerating their progress.
Through research-led teaching, independent study, and real-world application, students will develop critical reflection, problem-solving, and professional communication skills. The PGCert can serve as a standalone qualification or a stepping stone towards a Postgraduate Diploma or master’s degree in professional Practice.
If you are looking for a flexible, industry-relevant qualification that supports your professional growth, the PGCert in Professional Practice at ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ is the perfect choice.
Course details
- Part-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
The PGCert consists of 60 credits, allowing students to tailor their learning experience.
Core Modules:
- Continuing Professional Development (20 credits)
- Recognition and Accreditation of Learning (RAL) (20 credits)
- Work-Based Learning Project (Minor) (20 credits)
Optional Modules (examples):
- Coaching and Mentoring (30 credits)
- Research in Workplaces (10 credits)
- Managing Work-Based Projects (30 credits)
- Leadership and Change (30 credits)
- Systems Management in Context (30 credits)
Students can choose their modules based on their professional goals.
Further information
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Minimum of 5 years’ level-appropriate work-based or voluntary experience.
Alternative entry routes-
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert). This is the first part of the full Master’s degree.
Once you have successfully completed your PGCert studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remainder of the Master’s degree.
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.
Admissions Advice and Support  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.
As a potential student the Admissions Team will arrange a meeting to discuss the options open to you. This normally takes place online at a time convenient to you.
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.
For full information read our visa application and guides.
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
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Assessments are varied and focus on practical application. These may include reflective portfolios, workplace-based projects, and leadership analyses.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed. â¶Ä¯
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯â€¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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There are no additional required costs for the course. There is the option to undertake an Insights Psychometric assessment.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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Graduates pursue roles in:
- Leadership and management positions
- Professional coaching and mentoring
- Public sector and business consultancy
- Organisational development and HR