Course summary
This M-level specialist option addresses a need among teachers and education professionals for high-quality professional development in the crucial, challenging and fast-evolving area of pastoral care in education. Students are introduced to local, national and international research and are challenged to respond critically, applying their learning to their own context. This specialist option is open to teachers and other professionals working with children from pre-school through to post-16. Further information is available at https://www.stran.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/master-of-education-med-pastoral-care/
Modules
Modules include: Research methods in education; healthy minds, healthy bodies; international perspectives on bullying; safeguarding children and young people; dissertation.
Assessment method
Assessment methods include assignments and a dissertation.
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally hold a relevant 2.2 Honours degree or above in a related discipline, and preferably a professional teaching qualification. However, applicants who do not meet the requirements above will be considered on an individual basis, where there is evidence of relevant experience. Applicants may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for entry.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £6650 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £6650 | Whole course |
| England | £7470 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7470 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7470 | Whole course |
| EU | £18200 | Whole course |
| International | £18200 | Whole 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
Please note:
£1109 per 30 CAT module for NI and ROI students
£1245 per 30 CAT module for GB students
£3034 per 30 CAT module for EU/International students
Provider information
Stranmillis University College
Stranmillis Road
Belfast
BT9 5DY