Education (Practice) MA

Designed for current and aspiring education professionals with a particular interest in educational practice, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills required to think critically and creatively in order to support the development of your teaching practice. It builds on current research in teaching and learning, and is made up of core and optional units, providing you with the flexibility to follow your own personal, academic or vocational interest. Being part time with blended learning (face-to-face sessions as well as online support and activities), the course helps you fit study around your other commitments.<br/><br/>**Facilities and specialist equipment**<br/>- Teacher Education Centre with realistic mock classrooms supported by advanced ICT resources<br/><br/><br/>- Up-to-the-minute simulation technology<br/><br/><br/>- Multimedia space for webinars and podcasting<br/><br/><br/>- Extensive library with physical learning spaces and online resources to support your studies<br/><br/><br/>**Industry links**<br/>We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations across our region. This network is extended nationally and internationally through research activity, putting us in a strong position when it comes to understanding national priorities, issues and key developments in educational practice.<br/><br/>**Your student experience**<br/>- The University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individual academic.<br/><br/><br/>- The course covers a wide range of theoretical and practical aspects of education practice, drawing on multidisciplinary research.<br/><br/><br/>- Through activities and assessments, you develop analytical and practical skills that support you to progress successfully along your chosen career path.<br/><br/><br/>- The course team have extensive experience, are all professionals who understand the sector and contribute to wider knowledge through cutting-edge research.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your analytical and practical skills so you can progress successfully along a management career path.<br/><br/><br/>- Study with professionals from schools, local authority organisations, the lifelong learning sector and universities.<br/><br/><br/>- Cover a wide range of theoretical and practical aspects of educational practice, drawing on multidisciplinary research.<br/><br/><br/>**Career opportunities**<br/>This Master’s qualification will enhance your chances for promotion and employment in other contexts; it gives you the confidence, knowledge and critical skills that support promotion to senior positions in the field of education. Previous graduates have also undertaken PhD study.