Nursing Studies (Top Up) MSc

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** <br/><br/>**Course summary:**<br/>- Top up your postgraduate diploma to a full masters degree<br/><br/><br/>- Study part-time, with flexible start dates and distance learning options, perfect for practising nurses<br/><br/><br/>- Develop academically with research-based study, and contribute to the development of practice<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from workshops, electronic resources and regular meetings with academic supervisors<br/><br/><br/>This course is aimed at registered nurses who wish to specialise and enhance their skills. Youll undertake a rigorous academic programme including an independently researched dissertation project, and top up your existing postgraduate diploma or undergraduate degree to masters level.<br/><br/>**How you learn:**<br/><br/>All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.<br/><br/>You plan and undertake a challenging 15,000 word study on a subject of your choice, within a framework of independent learning and research. To do this, youll have access to a wealth of facilities, both electronic and on-campus, as well as the support of academic tutors and workshop sessions. There are no timetabled study days: you can visit campus, meet your tutor and attend workshops at your convenience.<br/><br/>You learn through:<br/><br/><br/>- independent research<br/><br/><br/>- regular meetings with academic tutors<br/><br/><br/>- workshop sessions<br/><br/><br/>- virtual learning facilities<br/><br/><br/>**Applied learning - Live projects**<br/><br/>The course involves you completing a 15,000 word dissertation (60 credits) on a subject of your choice, within a framework of independent learning and research. This might be primary research, a systematic/critical literature review or service development.<br/><br/>Initially, you submit a proposal for academic approval. This rigorous formality ensures that your work meets all the criteria for a dissertation. Once approved, you can begin your dissertation and have up to three years to complete it.<br/><br/>Before you can start the dissertation, you need to have completed a postgraduate level research module. If you have not previously studied one, you can take our research methods for practice module (15 credits) and a 45 credit dissertation (12,000 word dissertation).<br/><br/>**Future careers**<br/>Previous students have reported that taking the course has benefitted them by<br/><br/><br/>- extending their professional knowledge and expertise<br/><br/><br/>- enhancing professional-decision-making<br/><br/><br/>- contributing to evidence based practice<br/><br/><br/>- encouraging innovation<br/><br/><br/>- developing leadership skills<br/><br/><br/>- You may also wish to progress to doctoral studies.<br/>