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Education at St Mary's University College, Belfast - UCAS

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Course summary

St Mary’s provides teachers and education-related professionals with a stimulating, welcoming and supportive environment in which they have the opportunity to work alongside a strong community of fellow professionals. The programme has the following aims:

  • Embed a culture of self-evaluation by providing opportunity for critical reflection.
  • Ensure that teachers receive targeted and supportive professional development, needed to strengthen leadership capacity and raise achievement in schools.
  • Facilitate school improvement by encouraging and promoting professional collaboration and sharing of best practice.
  • Inspire creativity, passion and optimism in the teaching profession.
  • Make educational excellence and success accessible to all.
  • Nurture the talent and ambition of teachers who are committed to their own professional development.
  • Promote personal excellence, teamwork and leadership among educational professionals.
  • Support career-long professional development

Modules

Specialist options include: Curriculum development and primary education; early years education; leadership for learning; English and literacy in the curriculum; Irish and Irish-medium education; pastoral issues; effective teaching; special education; developing physical education, school sport and coaching; leaders in Catholic schools.

Assessment method

All accredited modules are assessed by coursework. There are no formal, written examinations. Results are made available following the examination process which may take up to eight weeks to complete. Results for the dissertation module and details of awards are made available in December, in time for Christmas graduation at the University. Distinction or commendation may be awarded on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners.

Entry requirements

Candidates for admission to the Masters programme in Education should normally hold either: Qualified teacher status and an honours degree or equivalent qualification or An honours degree or equivalent qualification with at least two years’ professional experience in an educational, training or professionally related context.

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

Self-funding; some sponsorship from student's employer.

Education at St Mary's University College, Belfast - UCAS