Course information

The course enables students to complete a Masters Dissertation and to link this to study (related to the way in which evidence-based practice has been integrated into Education). The course consists of a number of modules including one which centres of the legitimacy of an evidence-based practice approach.

In addition to this, students will complete a literature review, which informs a research project to explore an educational issue with a view to improving the candidate' s own professional practice or that of others.

The study culminates in a dissertation involving a candidate' s own project in their school or research in a wider field of education. The focus of this dissertation will examine the research linked to an area of the student' s own interest.

What is the point of doing an MA when I have a PGCE or am an experienced teacher?

1. Professionals do not stop learning at any stage in their working lives. Doctors and lawyers, for example, have to have regular refresher courses. In the same way, teachers need a framework like an MA within which to learn about recent research in education and be prompted to consider whether they could be even better at what they do.
2. Not only will you learn about recent research in education, but you will also learn how to do research yourself.
3. Having taken the trouble to gain this qualification will show your employer and future employers that you are a serious, professional employee.
4. You will find the course intellectually stimulating.

Course Content:

• Conducting a literature review
• Academic writing of a literature review and critical evaluation
• Research methods
• Project/dissertation planning and design
• Ethics in educational research
  

Course delivery

Every Master' s student is allocated a supervisor. You will regularly communicate for example, via Teams, Zoom, Email or another online meeting platform with your supervisor at times that are suitable for you both, to support each module.

You will also have access to regular online study sessions throughout the course. There is an induction session early on to introduce you to how the course will run, then there are twilight sessions UK time, during the year to support you with each module and with additional sessions to aid with the completion of the dissertation. The majority of these are optional in terms of attendance as we know that many people struggle to be available at certain times. However, all these sessions are recorded and can be watched after the live event. This means that as you progress through the course you end up having access to library of videos that you can re-visit, to support you to a successful outcome.

It is important to understand that you, as a Master' s student, will be expected to work independently and to use the guidance provided to complete the required modules.

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you must:

• have a bachelor' s degree
• be working at a school

International applicants must have IELTS, TOEFL or another equivalent qualification with the scores accepted by the University.

Fees

Tuition fee: £4,000
Registration Fee: £300 (non-refundable)

Fees are invoiced for in September, at the beginning of the course, and can be paid in termly instalments or in one lump sum. Termly instalments can be arranged directly with the Finance department upon receipt of the invoice.

How to apply

Please submit your online application here by 24 July 2024 for a September 2024 start.