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University of Bedfordshire: Education
| Institution | University of Bedfordshire |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Education and English Language |
| Web | http://www.beds.ac.uk |
| admission@beds.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0300 3300 073 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
This MA fosters evidence-based practice, encouraging you to make direct and meaningful connections between the course and your own experiences and aspirations. It engages you with key and contemporary issues in education, in the UK and globally, and broadens your knowledge of educational ideas and research findings, prompting you to identify and justify recommendations for further action. The course is designed to support development across a range of educational professions, placing you in the best position to develop your work as a classroom practitioner or leader, usually in schools, the lifelong-learning sector and universities.
Intermediate qualifications available: Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Masters level
Facilities and specialist equipment - Teacher Education Centre with realistic mock classrooms supported by advanced ICT resources
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Up-to-the-minute simulation technology
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Multimedia space for webinars and podcasting
Industry links We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations across the eastern region, a network that puts us ahead when it comes to national priorities, issues and developments in educational practice.
Your student experience - Shape the course to your own career aspirations or interests with a range of optional units.
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Explore the process of teaching, learning support and/or educational leadership, focusing on your personal, academic and vocational interests.
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Engage with global perspectives on different aspects of education, drawing on theory, practice and case studies from a range of contexts.
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Learn from academic staff who are either qualified teachers or have extensive experience in wider education; all are professionals who understand the sector.
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Benefit from guest speakers, visits and placement opportunities, helping you contextualise your studies and gain experience of a range of settings.
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The University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individual academic support.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Applicants will normally be working in educational contexts. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Summary
This MA fosters evidence-based practice, encouraging you to make direct and meaningful connections between the course and your own experiences and aspirations. It engages you with key and contemporary issues in education, in the UK and globally, and broadens your knowledge of educational ideas and research findings, prompting you to identify and justify recommendations for further action. The course is designed to support development across a range of educational professions, placing you in the best position to develop your work as a classroom practitioner or leader, usually in schools, the lifelong-learning sector and universities.
Intermediate qualifications available: Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Masters level
Facilities and specialist equipment - Teacher Education Centre with realistic mock classrooms supported by advanced ICT resources
-
Up-to-the-minute simulation technology
-
Multimedia space for webinars and podcasting
Industry links We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations across the eastern region, a network that puts us ahead when it comes to national priorities, issues and developments in educational practice.
Your student experience - Shape the course to your own career aspirations or interests with a range of optional units.
-
Explore the process of teaching, learning support and/or educational leadership, focusing on your personal, academic and vocational interests.
-
Engage with global perspectives on different aspects of education, drawing on theory, practice and case studies from a range of contexts.
-
Learn from academic staff who are either qualified teachers or have extensive experience in wider education; all are professionals who understand the sector.
-
Benefit from guest speakers, visits and placement opportunities, helping you contextualise your studies and gain experience of a range of settings.
-
The University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individual academic support.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Applicants will normally be working in educational contexts. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Summary
This MA fosters evidence-based practice, encouraging you to make direct and meaningful connections between the course and your own experiences and aspirations. It engages you with key and contemporary issues in education, in the UK and globally, and broadens your knowledge of educational ideas and research findings, prompting you to identify and justify recommendations for further action. The course is designed to support development across a range of educational professions, placing you in the best position to develop your work as a classroom practitioner or leader, usually in schools, the lifelong-learning sector and universities.
Intermediate qualifications available: Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Masters level
Facilities and specialist equipment - Teacher Education Centre with realistic mock classrooms supported by advanced ICT resources
-
Up-to-the-minute simulation technology
-
Multimedia space for webinars and podcasting
Industry links We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations across the eastern region, a network that puts us ahead when it comes to national priorities, issues and developments in educational practice.
Your student experience - Shape the course to your own career aspirations or interests with a range of optional units.
-
Explore the process of teaching, learning support and/or educational leadership, focusing on your personal, academic and vocational interests.
-
Engage with global perspectives on different aspects of education, drawing on theory, practice and case studies from a range of contexts.
-
Learn from academic staff who are either qualified teachers or have extensive experience in wider education; all are professionals who understand the sector.
-
Benefit from guest speakers, visits and placement opportunities, helping you contextualise your studies and gain experience of a range of settings.
-
The University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individual academic support.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Applicants will normally be working in educational contexts. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Summary
This MA fosters evidence-based practice, encouraging you to make direct and meaningful connections between the course and your own experiences and aspirations. It engages you with key and contemporary issues in education, in the UK and globally, and broadens your knowledge of educational ideas and research findings, prompting you to identify and justify recommendations for further action. The course is designed to support development across a range of educational professions, placing you in the best position to develop your work as a classroom practitioner or leader, usually in schools, the lifelong-learning sector and universities.
Intermediate qualifications available: Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Masters level
Facilities and specialist equipment - Teacher Education Centre with realistic mock classrooms supported by advanced ICT resources
-
Up-to-the-minute simulation technology
-
Multimedia space for webinars and podcasting
Industry links We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations across the eastern region, a network that puts us ahead when it comes to national priorities, issues and developments in educational practice.
Your student experience - Shape the course to your own career aspirations or interests with a range of optional units.
-
Explore the process of teaching, learning support and/or educational leadership, focusing on your personal, academic and vocational interests.
-
Engage with global perspectives on different aspects of education, drawing on theory, practice and case studies from a range of contexts.
-
Learn from academic staff who are either qualified teachers or have extensive experience in wider education; all are professionals who understand the sector.
-
Benefit from guest speakers, visits and placement opportunities, helping you contextualise your studies and gain experience of a range of settings.
-
The University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individual academic support.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Applicants will normally be working in educational contexts. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Summary
This MA is designed for practising professionals, or those interested in research, in teaching and learning, or educational leadership – usually in schools, the lifelong learning sector and universities.
Its modular structure allows you to personalise your choice of units and progress at a pace that best suits you, with a final phase focused on educational research via a dissertation.
The MA Education engages you with key issues in education and aims to encourage your evidence-based practice, as you make direct and meaningful connections between the course and your own experiences and aspirations.
The course helps you to broaden your knowledge of educational ideas and research findings, as you identify and justify recommendations for further action. This places you in a better position to develop your work as a classroom practitioner or school leader.
Intermediate qualifications available:
Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Masters level
Why choose this course?
-
Study on a modular course designed for existing and aspiring education professionals, that allows you to accumulate credit at a pace that suits you, with assessments based around needs specific to your role in your educational organisation
-
Explore the process of teaching, learning support, and/or educational leadership, focusing on personal, academic, and vocational interests relevant to your educational context
-
Develop your understanding of assessment formats with a negotiated focus in support of both individual and organisational needs
-
Undertake primary research that informs your current practice, as well as acquire the necessary research skills to engage in future research and progress to a PhD or EdD programme
-
Progress your study in education, e.g. following your Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course
-
Develop your work in educational contexts
-
Support developments within the organisation where you work
-
Be prepared for further study at doctoral level (PhD and EdD).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Applicants will normally be working in educational contexts. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Summary
This MA is designed for practising professionals, or those interested in research, in teaching and learning, or educational leadership – usually in schools, the lifelong learning sector and universities.
Its modular structure allows you to personalise your choice of units and progress at a pace that best suits you, with a final phase focused on educational research via a dissertation.
The MA Education engages you with key issues in education and aims to encourage your evidence-based practice, as you make direct and meaningful connections between the course and your own experiences and aspirations.
The course helps you to broaden your knowledge of educational ideas and research findings, as you identify and justify recommendations for further action. This places you in a better position to develop your work as a classroom practitioner or school leader.
Intermediate qualifications available:
Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Masters level
Why choose this course?
-
Study on a modular course designed for existing and aspiring education professionals, that allows you to accumulate credit at a pace that suits you, with assessments based around needs specific to your role in your educational organisation
-
Explore the process of teaching, learning support, and/or educational leadership, focusing on personal, academic, and vocational interests relevant to your educational context
-
Develop your understanding of assessment formats with a negotiated focus in support of both individual and organisational needs
-
Undertake primary research that informs your current practice, as well as acquire the necessary research skills to engage in future research and progress to a PhD or EdD programme
-
Progress your study in education, e.g. following your Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course
-
Develop your work in educational contexts
-
Support developments within the organisation where you work
-
Be prepared for further study at doctoral level (PhD and EdD).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Applicants will normally be working in educational contexts. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
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