Master in Practice Education (Stages 1 And 2)

Applications for the Nov 2027 intake close on Aug 15, 2027, and tuition is 18,500 GBP per year.

Experienced social workers looking to transition into mentorship and academic assessment will find this programme an essential step in their professional development. Participants gain the expertise required to supervise, teach, and rigorously assess social work students, ensuring they meet the high standards of the profession up to their final placement.

This course is built to align with the Practice Educator Professional Standards for Social Work (PEPS) and integrates an explicitly anti-oppressive framework into all aspects of supervision and decision-making. By joining this programme, you will not only refine your own teaching techniques but also contribute to the future of the field by shaping the next generation of social work practitioners.

Professional Capability and Development

The curriculum emphasises a blend of theoretical understanding and practical application. You will explore adult learning principles, supervision processes, and assessment planning through a mix of workshops, lectures, and reflective practice. Upon completion, you will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Practice Education, confirming your capability to judge student fitness to practice with authority and evidence-based insight.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.