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Buckinghamshire New University: Education
| Institution | Buckinghamshire New University |
|---|---|
| Department | College of Health and Society |
| Web | http://www.bnu.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Deepen your understanding of modern education and develop valuable new skills with our part-time MA Education degree. This comprehensive programme provides a strong foundation in teaching and learning practices, while allowing you to explore education in its many forms - from formal and professional development to compulsory schooling.
You’ll engage with the latest challenges and opportunities shaping the education sector today. Through dynamic hands-on learning, you’ll apply your knowledge in real-world contexts and grow as both a communicator and a leader. When you graduate from BNU, you’ll be equipped with the insight and experience needed to thrive in a wide range of educational roles.
Why study MA Education at BNU? A diverse career Our MA Education can open the door to many exciting careers in the education sector. While it doesn’t include a formal teaching qualification, it provides a deep understanding of educational theory, practice, and leadership. You’ll graduate with the critical skills and knowledge needed to make an impact, whether you’re aiming to shape policy, lead educational initiatives, support learning in community or corporate settings, or progress to further study and research.
This degree is ideal for those looking to become confident, forward-thinking leaders in education, with a strong academic foundation to support their career goals.
Ready for global practice The MA Education course caters to diverse students from the UK and further afield. The face-to-face study enables immediate cultural exchange and collaborative problem-solving. Our students learn not only from our teaching-informed tutors but also from their peers, who share their knowledge, experience, and practice in real-time, creating rich cross-cultural learning experiences that build lifelong connections with fellow educators from around the world.
Study options The MA Education is available as a full-time one-year program or a part-time two-year option. If you're looking to launch a career in education or academic research, the full-time route offers an intensive and immersive experience. However, due to its demanding schedule, it is not suited to those with full-time work commitments.
Our part-time pathway is ideal for working professionals, providing the flexibility to balance study alongside other responsibilities. Both options are delivered face-to-face, fostering a focused and engaging learning environment that supports deep reflection, collaboration, and personal growth - something often harder to achieve through online study alone.
What will I study? Our MA Education offers a rich and in-depth exploration of global educational theories, concepts, and frameworks, with a strong focus on practical application. The programme encourages you to adopt a critical, international perspective, examining pressing educational issues both within the UK and across diverse global contexts.
You will engage with a wide range of thought-provoking topics, including:
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Learning, teaching, and assessment across varied educational systems
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Key educational issues across cultures, age groups, and settings
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Research methodology and academic inquiry
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Designing, conducting, and presenting your own research
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Theoretical and conceptual approaches to education and their real-world applications
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Applying project-based frameworks and methodologies in educational settings
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Driving positive societal change and influencing education at a global level
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Our course is built around a commitment to transnational dialogue, fostering a truly global learning community where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. It is an ideal choice for educators who aspire to make a meaningful impact in our interconnected, globalised world.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The University’s General Entry Requirements will apply to admission to this programme, with applicants typically having a minimum of a 2.2 degree in any subject, with an interest in pursuing a career in education. If you do not meet the entry requirements you may, if you have relevant professional experience, still be invited for interview, where you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course. Previous study, professional and / or vocational experiences may be recognised as the equivalent learning experience and permit exemption from studying certain modules in accordance with our accreditation of prior learning (APL) process. Advanced Standing entry In your first year, for example, on the Advanced Standing entry you are exempt from three core modules. This is because the Advanced Standing entry takes into account your existing knowledge to enable you to focus on those specialist areas that interest you the most. Taken on its own, our PGCert Practice Education course is a great option for those who want to step into postgraduate study but not into a full masters. Advanced Standing entry into this programme then offers you a follow-on route and further qualification should you decide to continue onto this full masters course. If you already hold a postgraduate certificate in the field of education, our MA Education Advanced Standing offers a streamlined award that recognises your existing expertise. |
| Location | High Wycombe Campus Queen Alexandra Rd High Wycombe HP11 2JZ |
Fees
| England | 5840 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5840 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5840 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5840 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5840 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 5840 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Arts - MA (PG)
Summary
This is a full-time qualification. We cannot accept applications from those in full time employment due to the intensive nature of the course. If you have questions about part time employment and you are entitled to work in the UK please let us know on application.
What will I study? Our course provides an in-depth understanding of global educational concepts, theories, and frameworks, with a strong emphasis on educational practice. Our course encourages you to adopt an international perspective and critically examine potential issues in education around the globe as well as nationally.
Some of the topics you will study include:
-
learning, teaching and assessment across different educational frameworks.
-
key educational issues across different cultures, ages and settings.
-
undertaking research, honing skills in research methodology.
-
designing, implementing, and presenting research findings.
-
conceptual and theoretical educational concepts and their applications.
-
applying project frameworks and methodology within education.
-
affecting positive societal change and influencing global practice.
How will I be taught and assessed?
We cannot accept applications from those in full time employment due to the intensive nature of the course. As both an academic qualification and a programme to support professional development, teaching approaches adopted throughout the course will be varied to model strategies that you can apply in your own practice.
In all cases, the use of a virtual learning environment will offer asynchronous online activities as part of your guided independent study. Please note that as well as meeting University expectations in English competency, the discussion-based nature of workshops and oral assessments require students to have confidence in their spoken ability to participate fully in the programme.
Some of the assessment techniques used on this programme include: - reflective reports
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presentations
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observed teaching sessions
What are the course entry requirements? Individuals with an undergraduate degree, typically 2.1 or higher, with an interest in pursuing a career in education.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) to the value of 30 credits is available within the master's framework. It is possible to APL against either Capturing Professional Education or Mentoring in the Practice Setting/ Principles of Practice Education. It is not possible to APL against the research modules. Where APL is sought, there is a requirement that it must have been conferred within the last 5 years.
What are my career prospects? Graduates can pursue careers as teachers, educational professionals, researchers, and careers within academia.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Individuals with an undergraduate degree, typically 2.1 or higher, with an interest in pursuing a career in education. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) to the value of 30 credits is available within the master's framework. It is possible to APL against either Capturing Professional Education or Mentoring in the Practice Setting/ Principles of Practice Education. It is not possible to APL against the research modules. Where APL is sought, there is a requirement that it must have been conferred within the last 5 years. |
| Location | High Wycombe Campus Queen Alexandra Rd High Wycombe HP11 2JZ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This is a full-time qualification. We cannot accept applications from those in full time employment due to the intensive nature of the course. If you have questions about part time employment and you are entitled to work in the UK please let us know on application.
What will I study? Our course provides an in-depth understanding of global educational concepts, theories, and frameworks, with a strong emphasis on educational practice. Our course encourages you to adopt an international perspective and critically examine potential issues in education around the globe as well as nationally.
Some of the topics you will study include:
-
learning, teaching and assessment across different educational frameworks.
-
key educational issues across different cultures, ages and settings.
-
undertaking research, honing skills in research methodology.
-
designing, implementing, and presenting research findings.
-
conceptual and theoretical educational concepts and their applications.
-
applying project frameworks and methodology within education.
-
affecting positive societal change and influencing global practice.
How will I be taught and assessed?
We cannot accept applications from those in full time employment due to the intensive nature of the course. As both an academic qualification and a programme to support professional development, teaching approaches adopted throughout the course will be varied to model strategies that you can apply in your own practice.
In all cases, the use of a virtual learning environment will offer asynchronous online activities as part of your guided independent study. Please note that as well as meeting University expectations in English competency, the discussion-based nature of workshops and oral assessments require students to have confidence in their spoken ability to participate fully in the programme.
Some of the assessment techniques used on this programme include: - reflective reports
-
presentations
-
observed teaching sessions
What are the course entry requirements? Individuals with an undergraduate degree, typically 2.1 or higher, with an interest in pursuing a career in education.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) to the value of 30 credits is available within the master's framework. It is possible to APL against either Capturing Professional Education or Mentoring in the Practice Setting/ Principles of Practice Education. It is not possible to APL against the research modules. Where APL is sought, there is a requirement that it must have been conferred within the last 5 years.
What are my career prospects? Graduates can pursue careers as teachers, educational professionals, researchers, and careers within academia.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Individuals with an undergraduate degree, typically 2.1 or higher, with an interest in pursuing a career in education. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) to the value of 30 credits is available within the master's framework. It is possible to APL against either Capturing Professional Education or Mentoring in the Practice Setting/ Principles of Practice Education. It is not possible to APL against the research modules. Where APL is sought, there is a requirement that it must have been conferred within the last 5 years. |
| Location | High Wycombe Campus Queen Alexandra Rd High Wycombe HP11 2JZ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
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