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Education (Practice) at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

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Course summary

Designed for current and aspiring education professionals with a particular interest in educational practice, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills required to think critically and creatively in order to support the development of your teaching practice. It builds on current research in teaching and learning, and is made up of core and optional units, providing you with the flexibility to follow your own personal, academic or vocational interest. Being part time with blended learning (face-to-face sessions as well as online support and activities), the course helps you fit study around your other commitments. Facilities and specialist equipment

  • Teacher Education Centre with realistic mock classrooms supported by advanced ICT resources
  • Up-to-the-minute simulation technology
  • Multimedia space for webinars and podcasting
  • Extensive library with physical learning spaces and online resources to support your studies
Industry links We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations across our region. This network is extended nationally and internationally through research activity, putting us in a strong position when it comes to understanding national priorities, issues and key developments in educational practice. Your student experience
  • The University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individual academic.
  • The course covers a wide range of theoretical and practical aspects of education practice, drawing on multidisciplinary research.
  • Through activities and assessments, you develop analytical and practical skills that support you to progress successfully along your chosen career path.
  • The course team have extensive experience, are all professionals who understand the sector and contribute to wider knowledge through cutting-edge research.
  • Develop your analytical and practical skills so you can progress successfully along a management career path.
  • Study with professionals from schools, local authority organisations, the lifelong learning sector and universities.
  • Cover a wide range of theoretical and practical aspects of educational practice, drawing on multidisciplinary research.
Career opportunities This Master’s qualification will enhance your chances for promotion and employment in other contexts; it gives you the confidence, knowledge and critical skills that support promotion to senior positions in the field of education. Previous graduates have also undertaken PhD study.

Modules

Units: Enhancing practice in educational settings; leading change in education; meeting diverse needs; research methods in the workplace and dissertation (practice) or applied research methods and project; educational leadership in context; partnership working; exploring coaching and mentoring; early years education and care.

Assessment method

You will complete a range of assessments, many of which you can tailor to your existing or developing interests and experience. You will do a number of oral presentations, which not only improve your ability to present information in a professional and coherent way but also enable the sharing of research and experience amongst the group. Written assessments include portfolios, case studies, essays and literature reviews. You will develop your research skills throughout the course and apply them to a final applied project or dissertation.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.

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 information on the 2025 fees and scholarships please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/

Sponsorship information

For information on postgraduate funding, please visit: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/postgraduatestudy/postgraduate-fees-and-funding

Education (Practice) at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS