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Postgraduate Diploma Community Specialist Practitioner (Adult Social Care Nursing)

Northumbria University πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
PGDip Master English

Course Overview

Course Overview This Community Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) programme equips postgraduates with the advanced skills required for autonomous, high-level practice within community and social care settings. Students can specialize through one of four distinct pathways: District Nursing, General Practice Nursing, Adult Social Care Nursing, or Community Children’s Nursing. The course features a practice-focused 60/40 split between clinical placement and academic learning, ensuring graduates are confident leaders capable of working across complex health and social care boundaries. Key Program Highlights Choose from four specialized pathways to tailor your expertise to your career goals Benefit from a practice-oriented curriculum with a 60% clinical placement component Develop advanced skills in leadership, complex case management, and integrated care Learn collaboratively with peers from all community specialist practitioner pathways Experience a programme co-produced with stakeholders to meet contemporary service needs

Available Intakes

September 2026
CampusNorthumbria Coach Lane Campus
CityNewcastle Upon Tyne
ModeFullTime
Duration12 Months
FeeGBP 12,900

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