MA Education (Evidence-based Practice) (fully online)

Program Overview

The MA Education (Evidence-based Practice) from the University of Buckingham is a 15-month online program designed for educators seeking to enhance their understanding of research in education. Through a focus on critical thinking and literature analysis, students develop skills to conduct research and contribute to the field. The program emphasizes independent work with support from supervisors and online study sessions, empowering educators to become experts in their areas of interest and advance their professional practice.

Program Outline

MA Education (Evidence-based Practice) (fully online) - University of Buckingham

Degree Overview:

• The MA Education (Evidence-based Practice) is a 15-month, part-time online master's program designed for teachers and school leaders who want to deepen their understanding of research in education.
• The program aims to enable students to complete a masters dissertation linking evidence-based practice with their area of interest, improving their professional practice or the field of education as a whole.
• This program explores the legitimacy of evidence-based practices in education and delves deeper into relevant literature to inform students' research projects.

Outline:

Program content:

• Establishing research focus
• Discovering relevant literature and writing a literature review
• Level 7 academic writing expectations
• Research methodology
• Dissertation planning
• Ethical considerations in research

Course delivery:

• Each student is assigned a supervisor for regular communication and support throughout the modules.
• Online study sessions are conducted throughout the year, including induction, twilight sessions (UK time), and additional dissertation support.
Most sessions are optional to attend live as recordings are provided.

What you will gain:

• New skill sets, including critical thinking, argument synthesis, and developing a critical voice.
• Renewed professional freshness and awareness of new ideas and research in education.
• An authoritative voice from research engagement, opening career opportunities.
• Connections with a global network of educators.
• Opportunity to delve into areas of personal interest and become an expert.
• Investment in personal and professional development.

Other:

• Eligibility:
• UK university degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent
• Currently employed in a school
• Fees:
• £4,000 for UK students
• £4,000 for international students
• 180 credit course eligible for a Postgraduate Master's Loan in the UK
• Start date:
September 2024
• Application deadline:
July 12th, 2024

• Start Type 1st Year Total cost
• Sep 2024 Part-time (15 Months) Masters in Education (EBP), Sep 2024
• UK N/A £4,000
• INT N/A £4,000
• N/A = Not applicable
• Course fees do not include additional costs such as books, equipment, writing up fees and other ancillary charges.
Where applicable, these additional costs will be made clear.
• Applicants must also pay a non-refundable £300 registration fee.
• Fees are invoiced for in September, at the beginning of the course, and can be paid in termly instalments or in one lump sum.
Termly instalments can be arranged directly with the Finance department upon receipt of the invoice.
• All staff at COBIS member schools get a 5% discount on course fees.
To ensure discount is applied please select COBIS from the partnership box on your application form.
• This is a 180 credit, 15-month, part-time Master’s course and so is eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s loan (www.gov.uk/masters-loan) for those living in the UK.