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The MA/PGDIP/PGCERT Education program at the University of Worcester is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of education theories, practices, and policies. The course covers various aspects of education, including curriculum design, instructional strategies, assessment and evaluation methods, and educational leadership. Students will learn how to analyze and solve complex problems in education, develop critical thinking skills, and gain practical experience through fieldwork and placements. The program is delivered by experienced educators and researchers who are passionate about teaching and learning. Graduates of the program will be well-prepared to pursue careers in education policy, administration, and teaching.
The MA/PGDIP/PGCERT Education program consists of 180 credits, which can be completed in 12 months for full-time students. The course is designed to be flexible, with part-time study options available. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including a dedicated learning space and cutting-edge technology. The program also offers opportunities for students to engage in research and collaborate with peers and educators from around the world.
The University of Worcester is a dynamic and innovative institution that is committed to providing high-quality education and training programs. Our faculty members are experts in their fields and are dedicated to teaching and research. The university has a strong focus on practical learning, with many opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings. We also have a beautiful campus with modern facilities and stunning surroundings, providing the perfect environment for studying and growing.
The MA Education is a flexibly taught and inclusive masters course designed primarily for those who work or aspire to work in any field of education and training and whose aim is to develop and improve upon their practice, enhance their professional profile, and engage in rigorous research and high-level inquiry into their working context. Whatever stage you are at in your career, we invite you to come and join our learning community as we move into a new phase of development in our postgraduate offer. We will equip you as you enter the next phase of your professional life to achieve the excellence you desire for yourselves and those you seek to inspire.
The course has a tradition of improving the career profiles of participants, as many case studies of former students demonstrate. This award is intended to prepare students to deepen their engagement with issues in the educational workspace, fostering transformative personal and organizational learning for those involved. The program additionally offers preparation to continue study for some participants wishing to go on the professional doctorate (EdD) award or to an MPhil/Ph.D.
The University maintains close links with education providers locally and regionally and meeting workforce need is the ethos of a number of modules and pathways in MA Education. In addition, the course is also designed to enable those with an intention of working in an educational context to deepen their understanding of education in a range of contexts and build the skills which will enhance their career opportunities. For example, the School of Education works with members of the Careers and Employability Service. Where appropriate, many modules have an applied focus intended to facilitate the development of learning, which will have a direct impact on the professional contexts from which participants are drawn.
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Mandatory Modules:
Research Methods in Education
Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy, and Practice
Dissertation in Education
Optional Modules (Generic Route) :
Developing Learning Communities
Understanding and Developing Pedagogy
Leadership in Context
Leadership, Theory, Research, and Practice
An Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring
The Practice of Coaching and Mentoring
Current Issues in Religion, Worldviews, and Values Education
Interpretations of SEND - Critical Concepts and Issues
Supporting Dimensions of Need in SEND
Negotiated Learning
Negotiated Learning: Employment-based Critical Reflection
Negotiated Learning: Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy
Enhancing Learning and Teaching
IELTS 6.5 or equivalency – with no less than 5.5 in any element.
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