Course Overview

This course is new for entry in the year 2023

Enhance your professional practice through a deepened knowledge of the theory, design and delivery of teaching and learning in modern educational contexts on this dynamic online master's course.  

The course has been designed to help you become a confident education professional with the knowledge, skills and networks that will enable you to inspire others, innovate your practice and lead educational development in your chosen context. 

Harnessing the knowledge, you gain at each stage of the course; the final module enables you to apply that learning through an authentic, personal practice-based action research project in an area you're passionate about.  

You will:

• Develop yourself as an innovative, creative and resilient education practitioner in a range of contexts, such as secondary, FE and HE 

• Become an expert in reflective practice, taking a critical view of your approaches and continuously adapting and learning 

• Deepen your understanding of critical areas, including education theory, learning design, educational leadership and project management 

• Add a dynamic set of research and knowledge dissemination skills to your practice. 

• Build confidence in championing inclusivity in education through understanding inclusive learning theory and practice 

General Eligibility

You must be a practising educator in a student or staff-facing role. This role could be in a school, college, university, or alternative education setting such as a prison, a museum, or a specialist learning centre. We seek students who may be teachers, instructors, tutors, advisors, trainers, or lecturers; however, this list is not exhaustive.

An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is highly desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply.

Part Time Work Details

N/A

Language Requirement

• If English isn't your first language, you'll need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for the successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.