Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a combination of approaches, ideas and techniques that will support continued learning and growth. The School’s focus of CPD is firmly on the benefits that professional development can bring in the professional world.

The School of Social Justice offers opportunities which meet the needs of all learners in the workplace and beyond. The School is responsive in its CPD to allow individuals to select own their personal professional development which is unique to them. and which can lead to significant career opportunities.

The School’s CPD activities offer:

  • flexible, part-time programmes specially designed for busy professionals
  • access to the University's excellence in research and teaching
  • essential skills needed by employers to develop their workforce
  • opportunities to enhance career paths and improve employability
  • accredited qualification programmes, short courses and conferences
  • online and face-to-face learning
  • regular course updates for the latest knowledge, skills and techniques
  • international appeal and valuable networking opportunities
  • the local venue in West Wales, across Wales and beyond

These are some of the CPD opportunities available within the School

  • FdA in Inclusive Studies for Teaching Assistants
  • Graduate Certificate in SEN
  • MA Inclusive Studies
  • Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Psychology
  • FdA Multi Agency Working
  • BA Social Inclusion
  • YMCA Youth Work Qualification
  • Cert HE Youth and Community Work
  • Dip HE Youth and Community Work
  • MA Youth and Community Work*

*Professionally Endorsed

CONSULTANCY

The School of Social Justice and Inclusion is able to offer consultancy expertise in a wide range of areas in the public sector including social policy, inclusive education, organisational development, business planning, performance management, lifelong learning, leadership, mentoring, community learning, Psychology and youth work. The School has worked with community groups, third sector organisations and the Welsh Government, in areas of research, evaluation, facilitation skills, Young People / Youth Work and Community groups.