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MA
Develop your skills for a range of professional roles
Choice of two different study modes
Course prepares you for a changing education sector
Successfully completing our MA Education will enhance your employability skills and ability to move within the education sector. The award will strengthen your understanding of educational issues and the knowledge required for a number of professional roles.
The MA in Education (Advanced Standing) is relevant to those who have already achieved between 60-120 post graduate credits, and are looking to continue with their studies in order to gain a full Masters qualification. The course seeks to develop students to become outstanding, highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals within the field of education. This innovative course provides a focused and critical examination of education practice, policy and research, through a variety of specialist modules relevant to the education and early childhood sectors.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MA Education (With Advanced Standing)
Although not compulsory, you will find it beneficial to have current experience of working in a relevant educational setting.
Gaining first-hand experience in a sector linked to your professional aspirations will enhance your professional development and help provide context to your studies. The MA Education does not lead to Qualified Teacher Status.
Each module draws on concepts, theory and published research that will be relevant to the decisions which practitioners in education have to make. These resources are also used to underpin participants’ future practice with a broad and critical understanding of issues within the field of education. The module learning outcomes are designed to consistently facilitate the development of critical thought, reflection and analysis.
The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.
Module code: EDUC77806
Module code: EDUC77803
Module code: EDUC77805
Module code: EDUC77804
Module code: EDUC77807
You’ll need:
If your first language is not English, you’ll need at least one of the following:
This award is focused on professional development and is therefore suitable if you’re planning to work in traditional or non-traditional educational settings including and not limited to galleries, museums, visitor centres and offender settings.
Once you’ve achieved your Master’s degree, you’ll have the opportunity to progress to our PhD and EdD awards – Doctoral-level programmes aimed at helping you develop your capabilities even further.
All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.
The content and structure of the modules is designed to be delivered through distance learning mode. A variety of distance learning and teaching methods will be used to help students develop their critical thinking and evaluative skills. Via the University’s online platforms, students will engage in synchronous and asynchronous collaborative learning activities. Students will be required to attend up to four synchronous learning sessions for each module. These are scheduled to take place on Saturdays.
All applicants will need to have internet access and a suitable device that enables them to work collaboratively with others when completing synchronous and asynchronous tasks.
Each module is assessed separately and contributes to the final grade for that course. All modules are assessed through a variety of approaches. Assessment tasks are designed to allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding using a variety of different approaches. In addition to traditional formal written assignments, you will also be assessed through tasks which allow you to utilise their digital, presentation, investigative and problem-solving skills. Assessment tasks include:
Opportunities for formative assessment are built into every module through a variety of formats. The approaches used for formative assessment are intended to facilitate students’ self-assessment in learning and to encourage teacher and peer dialogue about learning. Formative assessment opportunities typically employed include:
Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:
If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.
You’ll receive constructive feedback on all work submitted for assessment. Feedback is intended to help you learn and develop and you’re encouraged to discuss it with your module tutor.
Feedback is normally provided within 20 working days following submission of work.
Your overall workload will consist of independent learning and assessment activity, with each credit taken equating to a total study time of approximately 10 hours. Your actual contact hours may depend on the option modules that you select.
When not in lectures, seminars or other timetabled sessions, you’ll be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, undertaking research in the library, preparing for assignments and classwork, and planning for your dissertation.
Your independent learning will be supported by a range of excellent facilities, including the library and the learning zone. Self-instructional learning materials are delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment, Blackboard.
You'll be taught by staff who have a range of academic and industry experience.
Senior Lecturer
My main teaching areas and interests learning and assessment, collaborative working in education, culture and society, and research and study skills.
Course Director
Education is transformative. It enables us to see the world differently, to challenge our thinking and to try new things. My ambition is that student’s learning with the Institute of Education will be a transformative experience.
For the course starting on 26 September 2022 the tuition fees are:
The expected study pattern on this programme enables you to complete modules totalling 40 credits in your first year of study, and the other 80 credits in your second year of study.
If you would like to know more about the fees listed and what this means to you then please get in touch with our Enquiries Team.
Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees.
For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation
Providing you are studying towards a full Masters qualification you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan of up to £11,570 to help with tuition fees, maintenance and other associated costs. Student loans are available for many of our postgraduate degrees and are provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC). The loan can cover a wide range of postgraduate study options; part-time, full-time and distance learning.
For more information and how to apply visit masters loan.
You could be eligible for a Staffordshire University bursary when you choose to study one of our postgraduate Education courses. Visit our Fees and Bursaries page to find out more.
I loved being in the classroom as a learner and not the teacher. I loved being in the classroom as a learner and not the teacher, reflecting on my practice as a professional and rising to the challenge of academic writing. Personally, I found the journey of discovering my own self-belief most rewarding; and something I could not have achieved without the support of the tutors.
I loved being in the classroom as a learner and not the teacher.
I loved being in the classroom as a learner and not the teacher, reflecting on my practice as a professional and rising to the challenge of academic writing. Personally, I found the journey of discovering my own self-belief most rewarding; and something I could not have achieved without the support of the tutors.
Applications are not currently available for this course.
If you are offered a place at Staffordshire University, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.
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