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UndergraduateCourse summary
This course offers a strong foundation for careers in a range of educational settings, both public and private, in the UK or abroad. Why choose this course? The MA in Education offers a strong foundation for careers in a range of educational settings, both public and private, in the UK or abroad. The course is designed for ‘Highly skilled Education Professionals’ such as teachers, lecturers, educational managers, and leaders in a variety of educational contexts including schools, colleges, universities, the military, and nursing. The MA in Education aims to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and professional values of participants engaged with education and/or training settings. It seeks to further enhance your ability to apply scholarship, theory and research to relevant UK and international contexts and use critical reflection and analysis as a means for enhancing your professional practice. You will also have the opportunity to develop your initiative and decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations. You will develop these skills by understanding the key debates at the forefront of the field of Education and employ underpinning theory to evaluate and improve your own judgement, professional practice, and development. For those seeking new roles, promotion, or are in the early stages of their career, the MA in Education offers relevant career progression through the development of an extensive knowledge base and advanced transferable skills. Through the development of critical enquiry, reflection, and research informed practice, the MA in Education provides high-quality learning experiences that can lead to a greater understanding, expertise and knowledge within an educational context and add professional credibility to any resume. This course also offers the first step for those interested in extending their research focus and leads directly to a pathway for doctoral or PhD studies. What's unique about this course?
- Strong foundation for diverse educational careers in public and private settings, UK and abroad
- Designed for highly skilled education professionals across various contexts (schools, colleges, universities, military, nursing)
- Develops knowledge, understanding, skills, and professional values in education and training
- Enhances the ability to apply scholarship, theory, and research to relevant contexts
- Promotes critical reflection and analysis to improve professional practice
- Adds professional credibility to resumes
- Serves as a stepping stone for doctoral or PhD studies in education
Entry requirements
A degree in the area of Advanced Practice with Children and Families, Early Years, Childcare, Education Management or Studies, Leadership, Learning, Special Educational Needs or an international equivalent. Work Experience Pathways: Any degree subject area and 12 – 24 months of supervisory work experience in a related educational setting, demonstrating knowledge of the subject matter you are interested in pursuing. Or 3 – 5 five years of relevant managerial work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing. All work experience-based applicants will be required to provide a reference detailing your role(s) and responsibilities from your line manager this would be requested after you have successfully applied.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For more information please visit the following: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/funding-costs-fees-and-support/fees-and-costs/
Provider information
University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1LY