Education Practice MA
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Education Practice MA
This course is designed for those wishing to pursue or develop their career in the education sector, specifically in relation to teaching, leadership and educational management.
Aimed at teachers working in primary, secondary, further and higher education institutions, as well as graduates interested in pursuing teaching careers or other roles in the education sector, this program helps to further develop any initial teacher training and is ideal for those looking to work and conduct research in the field of education studies.
By choosing this course, you can benefit from tutoring delivered by our practice and research-based academic team, which is recognised for excellence in teaching and curriculum design. You will benefit from working with colleagues who have developed professional partnerships with International Council on Education for Teaching and educational charities. Through access to our industry connections, you can also enhance your employability with placement and volunteering opportunities in local educational settings.
The course allows you to reflect upon the latest trends and developments in the field and consider how these apply to your own place of work, so we strongly recommend that all students undertake some paid or voluntary work experience in an education setting during their time on this course.
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Curriculum
- Researching Education
- Major project/dissertation
You will select from the following 30 credit optional modules:
- Assessment and the Curriculum
- Current and Emergent Issues in Education Policy
- Technology Enhanced Practice
- Negotiated Study
- Leading and Managing Educational Change
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
This course is ideal if you wish to further your career in teaching, leadership and school management, and other careers related to the education system. This will also help prepare and build on the demands of National Professional Qualification for Headship.
The course is also an ideal vehicle for those wishing to work and research in the academic discipline of Education Studies.
Program delivery
The Education Practice course uses a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and group work during evening teaching sessions. You will also be expected to undertake self-directed study.
If you study full-time, you will attend taught sessions for two evenings per week and complete the course in one academic year. If you study part-time, you will attend taught sessions for one evening per week and complete the course in two academic years.