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 University of Wales Trinity Saint David, 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.
Manylion y cwrs
- English
- Welsh
Ffioedd Israddedig
Cartref (Llawn amser): £9,535 y flwyddyn
Tramor (Llawn amser): £15,525 y flwyddyn
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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Mae’r modylau a amlinellir uchod yn enghreifftiau o’r hyn y gallwch ddisgwyl ei ddysgu ar y cwrs hwn yn seiliedig ar addysgu academaidd diweddar. Rydym yn adolygu ein cyrsiau yn barhaus i sicrhau bod yr ansawdd yn cael ei wella ac er mwyn rheoli ein hadnoddau. Gall yr union fodylau sydd ar gael i chi yn y dyfodol amrywio yn amodol ar argaeledd a diddordebau ymchwil staff, pynciau astudio newydd, amserlennu a galw myfyrwyr. Os yw eich cwrs yn cynnwys modylau dewisol, diben rhain yw darparu elfen o ddewis o fewn y cwrs. Gall argaeledd modylau dewisol amrywio o flwyddyn i flwyddyn a byddant yn amodol ar gyflawni isafswm niferoedd myfyrwyr. Golyga hyn na ellir gwarantu argaeledd modylau dewisol penodol.
Fel arfer, byddwch yn cwblhau 120 credyd y flwyddyn astudio ar gwrs llawn amser. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth ewch i’n Cytundeb Myfyrwyr.
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Staff
Ein Pobl
Cewch chi eich dysgu a’ch cefnogi gan ystod eang o staff a thimau proffesiynol yma i’ch helpu i gael y profiad prifysgol rydych chi’n chwilio amdano. Roedd ein staff addysgu yn 2il yng Nghymru am Addysgu, Asesu ac Adborth a Chymorth Academaidd (ACF 2024) sy’n golygu y bydd y cymorth a’r adborth a gewch chi yn eich helpu chi i ddysgu a datblygu sgiliau academaidd cryf. Mae ein myfyrwyr wedi ein rhoi ni yn 1af yng Nghymru am Gyfleoedd Dysgu a Llais Myfyrwyr (ACF 2024) sy’n golygu bod ystod eang o gyfleoedd ar gael i wella eich astudiaethau a bod myfyrwyr yn chwarae rhan weithredol wrth lunio eu profiadau dysgu. Mae ein hymrwymiad i’ch dysgu chi wedi golygu bod ein myfyrwyr yn ein rhoi ni yn 1af yng Nghymru ac yn gydradd 3ydd yn y DU am foddhad myfyrwyr (Times Higher Education, 2024, mesur ‘Positifrwydd Cyffredinol’). Dysgwch ragor am ein staff academaidd sy’n addysgu ar draws ein cyrsiau.
Further information
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Minimum of 5 years’ level-appropriate work-based or voluntary experience.
Alternative entry routes
- Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree.
Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree.
Admissions Advice and Support
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.
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 that will have no elements of online study.
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Coursework, reflective journals, presentations, and project reports.
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Study through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually
UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and 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.
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.
The availability of Welsh medium modules is reviewed regularly and may vary each year depending on staffing, research interests, timetabling, student demand, and minimum enrolment numbers, so specific modules cannot always be guaranteed, get in touch to discuss more.
Welsh Opportunities
As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.
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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.