MA Education Professional Practice (with pathways)

Program Overview

Course Overview

MA - Education Professional Practice (with pathways)

Upgrade your teaching with an MA in Education Professional Practice. Investigate a wide range of educational issues and become an expert in your field, at a flexible pace through the ease of online learning. Develop your professional skills by applying current experience to deeper theoretical learning. What's more, with a menu of focused modules you can customise the programme to your own practice and interests.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK, EU / EEA / International
• Course Location: Online
• Institute: Institute of Education, Arts and Society
• Delivery Style: Online
• Course Duration: Part-time: 3 Years
• Course Start Point: February, June, October
• Award: MA

Minimum Entry Requirements

• 1st or 2nd class honours degree
• A recent academic/professional reference
• Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course, please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details
• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) may be considered for relevant prior learning at the same academic level

International Students

The MA Education Professional Practice welcomes students from around the world. For international student guidance and details of English Language requirements, please visit the International Students Entry Requirements page.

Tuition Fees

• £6,900 - UK (per programme)
• £14,900 - International (per programme)

Course Structure

What you will learn

Specialist Pathways Include:

• Teaching and learning
• Early Years
• Inclusionary Practice
• Education Leadership
• Higher Education
• Charlotte Mason Pathway

Modules

• MAPP7104 Methodology and Methods
• MAPP7105 Practitioner Enquiry
• MAPP7103 Case Study
• MAPP7106 Negotiated Learning
• MAPP7107 Planning Enquiry: Research Methods and Ethics
• MAPP7042 Practitioner Research

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

This MA is designed to run as distance learning online. You will be able to engage with the modules at a distance and in your own time. While there will be some face to face workshops and opportunities for meeting with tutors, the online provision will allow you to access material and appropriate learning activities via the virtual learning environment (VLE) on Blackboard so that you do not miss out if you cannot attend.

How you will be assessed

It is intended that whichever pathway a student is on they will engage in a variety of different forms of assessment which are designed to provide a creative and balanced strategy across the programme. We provide a range of engaging and challenging opportunities that are relevant to the needs of the workplace, allowing for authentic assessment and effective feedback to enable student success.

Funding

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Additional Costs

• Books are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change, course welcome information will provide you with an indicative list for the year
• Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year
• Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MA in Education Professional Practice is designed for current teachers and educators who want to enhance their professional skills and learning. It's a flexible, online program that allows you to customize your studies to your own interests and practice. The program offers a variety of pathways in education, including teaching and learning, early years, inclusionary practice, education leadership, and higher education. The program's objectives are:

• To enhance current professional learning.
• To experience high standards in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• To achieve an MA in a specialist educational pathway.
• To enjoy a wide range of module choices for learning and leadership.
• To bring existing PGCE/M Level credits with you from prior learning.

Outline:

The program is structured as a distance learning online program, allowing students to engage with modules at their own pace and in their own time. The program is delivered online using the University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with the option of attending regular Saturday workshops. Students can register for one module at a time and bank the credits as they successfully complete each module. Credits can be used towards a University Award (20 or 40 credits), a PGCert (60 credits), or an MA (180 Credits) or PGDip (120 Credits).

Modules:

• MAPP7104 Methodology and Methods
• MAPP7105 Practitioner Enquiry
• MAPP7103 Case Study
• MAPP7106 Negotiated Learning
• MAPP7107 Planning Enquiry: Research Methods and Ethics
• MAPP7042 Practitioner Research

Assessment:

• Variety of Assessment Methods: The program uses a variety of assessment methods designed to be creative and balanced across the entire program.
• Authentic Assessment: The program focuses on authentic assessments that are relevant to the workplace.
• Formative and Summative Assessment: The program uses both formative and summative assessments to help students develop independent and autonomous thinking.

Teaching:

• Distance Learning: The program is delivered entirely online using the University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Online Resources: Students have access to a range of online learning resources and materials.
• Saturday Workshops: Students have the option of attending regular Saturday workshops.
• Learning Community: Students are part of a learning community that engages in intellectually stimulating and enriching learning experiences.

Other:

• Accreditation of Prior Learning: Students with relevant prior learning at the same academic level may be admitted to the course.
• International Students: The program welcomes students from around the world.
• Additional Costs: Students are responsible for the cost of stationery, textbooks, field trips, membership fees, and printing and photocopying.
• University Library: Most core textbooks are available through the University's library.
• Spotlight Carousel: The university utilizes online resources like a Spotlight Carousel for providing information about the program and student life at the University of Cumbria.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Tuition Fees
2024 - 2025 £6,720 - UK £13,575 - International 2023 - 2024 £6,400 - UK £13,575 - International The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs. Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.