Education MA

This is a full-time qualification. We cannot accept applications from those in full time employment due to the intensive nature of the course. If you have questions about part time employment and you are entitled to work in the UK please let us know on application.<br/><br/><strong>What will I study?</strong><br/>Our course provides an in-depth understanding of global educational concepts, theories, and frameworks, with a strong emphasis on educational practice. Our course encourages you to adopt an international perspective and critically examine potential issues in education around the globe as well as nationally. <br/><br/>Some of the topics you will study include: <br/><br/><br/>- learning, teaching and assessment across different educational frameworks.<br/><br/><br/>- key educational issues across different cultures, ages and settings. <br/><br/><br/>- undertaking research, honing skills in research methodology.<br/><br/><br/>- designing, implementing, and presenting research findings.<br/><br/><br/>- conceptual and theoretical educational concepts and their applications.<br/><br/><br/>- applying project frameworks and methodology within education.<br/><br/><br/>- affecting positive societal change and influencing global practice. <br/><br/><br/><strong>How will I be taught and assessed?</strong><br/><br/>We cannot accept applications from those in full time employment due to the intensive nature of the course. As both an academic qualification and a programme to support professional development, teaching approaches adopted throughout the course will be varied to model strategies that you can apply in your own practice. <br/><br/>In all cases, the use of a virtual learning environment will offer asynchronous online activities as part of your guided independent study.<br/>Please note that as well as meeting University expectations in English competency, the discussion-based nature of workshops and oral assessments require students to have confidence in their spoken ability to participate fully in the programme.<br/><br/>Some of the assessment techniques used on this programme include:<br/>- reflective reports<br/><br/><br/>- presentations<br/><br/><br/>- observed teaching sessions<br/><br/><br/><strong>What are the course entry requirements?</strong><br/>Individuals with an undergraduate degree, typically 2.1 or higher, with an interest in pursuing a career in education.<br/><br/>Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) to the value of 30 credits is available within the masters framework. It is possible to APL against either Capturing Professional Education or Mentoring in the Practice Setting/ Principles of Practice Education. It is not possible to APL against the research modules. Where APL is sought, there is a requirement that it must have been conferred within the last 5 years. <br/><br/><strong>What are my career prospects?</strong><br/>Graduates can pursue careers as teachers, educational professionals, researchers, and careers within academia.