Professional Practice (Part-time) (BA Hons)
The BA (Hons) Professional Practice is a flexible, work-based degree designed for professionals who want to develop their skills while continuing to work. This part-time course allows you to apply your learning directly to your job, helping you to grow in your role and progress in your career.
Whether you work in leadership, hospitality, social housing, or business management, this programme adapts to your needs and professional goals.
One of the key features of this degree is its recognition of your existing knowledge and experience. You can gain credit for the skills you have already developed, making your learning journey more efficient and relevant. The course is structured to fit around your work and personal commitments, ensuring you can balance study with other responsibilities.
You can choose from a wide range of modules, including leadership, digital marketing, mentoring, and project management. With three start dates each year—October, January, and April—you have the flexibility to begin when it suits you best. You can also work through the course at your own pace, making it easier to integrate into your busy schedule.
This programme is designed to help you develop both personally and professionally. It provides practical skills and knowledge that can be applied immediately in your workplace. Whether you want to move into a leadership role, improve your industry expertise, or make a greater impact in your organisation, this degree gives you the tools to succeed.
The course is developed in partnership with employers, ensuring that the learning is relevant and aligned with industry needs. Many students follow a specialised pathway, such as Professional Practice in Leadership, Social Housing, or Hospitality, allowing them to gain expertise in their field while working towards a degree.
At the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, we are committed to providing a high-quality learning experience that supports your professional ambitions. With expert tutors, a supportive community, and access to valuable resources, you will be well equipped to achieve your goals.
If you are looking to enhance your career while maintaining your current role, the BA (Hons) Professional Practice offers a practical, relevant, and flexible route to achieving your degree.
Course details
- Part-time
- Distance Learning
- English
- Welsh
£35 per credit
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
This programme emphasises practical learning, professional skills development, and knowledge application in your workplace. Topics may include:
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Leadership and change management
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Digital marketing for professionals
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Social housing strategies
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Workplace project management and mentoring
Key Notes
Optional Structure
There are no core or compulsory modules; students design their learning path with the help of a programme adviser.
Credit Flexibility
Students may claim prior learning credits through the Recognition and Accreditation of Learning (RAL) module at Levels 4 and 5, significantly reducing the number of new credits required.
Module Choice
Students must undertake at least one Work-Based Learning Project and one Independent Study Module at each level.
Summary of Credits
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Level 4: 120 credits
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Level 5: 120 credits
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Level 6: 120 credits
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Total for BA (Hons) Professional Practice: 360 credits
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Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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Professional equivalence or prior learning is essential.
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Coursework, reflective journals, presentations, and project reports.
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It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.
Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as a major project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade.
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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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Students may have the opportunity to apply for our study abroad programme.
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Graduates are equipped for leadership roles in various industries, such as social housing, hospitality and business management.