Program Overview

MA Education (Leading Sport in Schools) (fully online)

Course Overview

This two-year online course is offered in conjunction with ICE Education, who provide training, recruitment and advisory services to stimulate high quality PE and School Sport.

Start and Duration

• Sep, 2 years
• Part-time

Level and Qualification

• Postgraduate
• Master of Arts

Campus and School

• Online
• School of Education

Course Fees

• UK: £6,500
• INT: £6,500

About the Course

This MA is an online programme that is made up of four taught modules and culminates in the awarding of a Master’s degree following the successful completion of a fifth module which is a dissertation. The essence of the course is the development of a broad understanding of the context of school sport and physical activity, current sector issues and the role of the leader in determining a positive sports culture and programme success in schools.

Modules

• Module 1: The Historical Context of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools (25 Credits)
• Module 2: Contemporary Issues in School Sport and Exercise (25 credits)
• Module 3: Leadership and Management in School Sport (30 Credits)
• Module 4: Building a Positive Culture of Sport and Physical Activity (40 credits)
• Module 5: Education Research Dissertation (60 credits)
• Total credit value = 180

Entry Requirements

• UK degree (2.2 or above)
• be working in a school

Teaching and Assessment

• A 5,000 – 6,000-word written assignment at the end of each module and in one module a presentation.
• The final dissertation will be 12,000 – 15,000 words.
• Materials will be made available for each of the modules so that students can access recorded lectures, online discussion seminars, reading lists and guided study materials from wherever they are in the world.

Additional Costs

• 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.

Eligibility for Postgraduate Master’s Loan

• This is a 180 credit, 2-year, part-time Master’s course and so is eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s loan (for those living in the UK).