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Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Education

Award

Individual Modules

Study option

Location

Centre for Health Innovation Stafford

Start dates available

April 2026
September 2026
January 2027
April 2027

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Professionals need to ensure that their knowledge and practice are up to date to ensure they are equipped to meet the needs of patients or service users.

Educational delivery therefore requires constant updates and revisions to ensure the ongoing contemporary requirements of professionals are met.

The context of educational settings is also shaped by political agendas at local and national levels.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: Individual Modules Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Education

Duration

Students can work through materials in their own time

Course content

This module assists with the identification of the social, economic and cultural factors that shape contemporary agendas. It is also vital to recognise that the knowledge, principles and values related to teaching and learning also change over time.

Educators must critically engage with trends associated with the teaching and assessment of diverse groups of learners. In addition, the module considers influences such as equality, inclusion and diversity, leadership and management, and multi-professional learning.

Entry requirements

A first degree (or diploma) in a Health and Social Care subject, or extensive relevant professional experience. IELTS score 7.

Careers

Students on this programme have the opportunity to enhance their studies with a placement year, gain valuable work experience, and take part in international activities—potentially supported by the Turing funding.

All students have access to Careers, Placements & Employability, our dedicated careers team.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

The primary learning strategy utilised within this module is independent learning. The foundation and direction for your learning will be through the virtual learning environment, Blackboard, where you will be directed to the main theoretical concepts that you need to study although you will be expected to progress your knowledge through independent reading and reflection on how the theory can be applied in your own teaching and learning practice.

A variety of teaching methods will be utilised to include lead lectures, delivered through podcasts, and self directed PowerPoint presentations as well as more interactive activities such as identification of your learning style, formative quizzes, article critique, and online discussion forums. The practical experience of teaching in the healthcare setting that you bring will be the basis for reflection and discussion in the online discussion forums; you will be encouraged to reflect on your teaching strategies and student feedback.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
Academic writing (including how to reference)
Research skills
Critical thinking
Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Staff

Please note, teaching team staff members may change during your studies.

Dr Edward Tolhurst

Associate Professor

I am a Senior Lecturer and qualitative researcher in the field of dementia, ageing and care. I am based in the Postgraduate team and course leader for the MSc in Medical Education. I am also a member of the University Research Ethics Committee.

Edward's profile

Tess Knight

Lecturer / Forensic Practitioner

Fees

For the course starting on 20 April 2026 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for Individual Modules-Part-time
Study option	UK / Channel Islands
Part-time	£1,015 per course

For the course starting on 14 September 2026 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for Individual Modules-Part-time
Study option	UK / Channel Islands
Part-time	£1,045 per course

For the course starting on 11 January 2027 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for Individual Modules-Part-time
Study option	UK / Channel Islands
Part-time	£1,045 per course

For the course starting on 19 April 2027 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for Individual Modules-Part-time
Study option	UK / Channel Islands
Part-time	£1,045 per course

If you would like to know more about the fees listed and what this means to you then please get in touch with our Enquiries Team.

Alumni discount

If you have previously completed an undergraduate degree with us, you may be entitled to an alumni discount off your course fee for any subsequent postgraduate taught course. For further information please contact feesandbursaries@staffs.ac.uk.

Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Sources of financial support

Providing you are studying towards a full Masters qualification you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan to help with tuition fees, maintenance and other associated costs. Student loans are available for many of our postgraduate degrees and are provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC). The loan can cover a wide range of postgraduate study options; part-time, full-time and distance learning.

For more information and how to apply visit masters loan.

Apply now to Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Education

Location	Award	Study option	Start date	Apply Link
Centre for Health Innovation Stafford	Individual Modules	Part-time	20 April 2026	Applications are not currently open for this course.
Centre for Health Innovation Stafford	Individual Modules	Part-time	14 September 2026	Applications are not currently open for this course.
Centre for Health Innovation Stafford	Individual Modules	Part-time	11 January 2027	Applications are not currently open for this course.
Centre for Health Innovation Stafford	Individual Modules	Part-time	19 April 2027	Applications are not currently open for this course.

Rules and regulations

If you are offered a place at University of Staffordshire, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of University of Staffordshire enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.