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University of Staffordshire: Education
| Institution | University of Staffordshire View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Life Sciences and Education |
| Web | www.staffs.ac.uk |
| enquiries@staffs.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01782 294000 |
MA
Summary
Our innovative Masters degree is for anyone with a passion for education who wants to make a difference. You will develop your expertise and ability to lead change.
Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, workplace trainer or an aspiring education professional, you can tailor the MA Education course to your career development ambitions.
You will critically examine policy and practice, explore practical ideas for improving your own setting, and become a research expert. As a member of our Institute of Education community, you will also be supported and have networking opportunities with the chance to share experiences.
This part-time course is delivered online.
Our flexible approach means you can study the MA from anywhere in the UK and beyond. The course will also enhance your ability to move within the education sector as it’s relevant to a range of professional roles.
The full Masters programme can be studied full-time or part-time. We also offer two streamlined part-time routes leading to an MA Education (Advance Standing) award:
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If you’ve already achieved 60 relevant postgraduate credits, such as completing a PGCE, you will be exempt from the first third of the course
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If you have 100 relevant postgraduate credits, or a PGCE and recognised education leadership award, you can undertake the Social Research and Dissertation.
As both of these options are delivered through online learning, you can fit your studies round work commitments, making it ideal for professional development.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MA Education
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You’ll need: An Honours degree, classification 2:2 or above. |
Summary
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 Education is relevant to those who aspire to develop as 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 modules relevant to the entire education sector. This might be in a nursery, school, college, local authority, public service, or community setting.
The course has a focus on developing your practice in relation to the needs of your professional setting. It will enhance your employability status and your flexibility to move within the education sector; broadening and strengthening knowledge of educational issues and the knowledge required for a range of professional roles within education.
Throughout each stage of the award, there is a strong emphasis on you becoming critically aware of your own learning as education professionals, and the achievement of educational outcomes for all learners.
Work placements
Although not compulsory, you are encouraged to gain experience in a relevant educational setting for approximately one day per week. This could be an early years setting, a primary or secondary school, a college or university, or another educational environment.
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.
We have a good range of contacts across the education sector. Tutors can support you in finding suitable placement opportunities.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | An Honours degree (Level 6) or equivalent professional qualification from an institution of higher education, or its equivalent from overseas. GCSE English grade C or above, or equivalent. Evidence of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If your first language is not English, you need either: a minimum score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in the writing and listening modules) in IELTS; a minimum score of 550 in TOEFL or 213 in the computer-based test (including a minimum score of 4.5 for the Test of Written English); or Cambridge Proficiency Grade C. A contractual role (full-time or fractional) or long-term voluntary placement that sees you working as an education practitioner in an education organisation, for a minimum of 4 hours per week (or equivalent), whilst enrolled on the programme. |
Summary
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 Education is relevant to those who aspire to develop as 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 modules relevant to the entire education sector. This might be in a nursery, school, college, local authority, public service, or community setting.
The course has a focus on developing your practice in relation to the needs of your professional setting. It will enhance your employability status and your flexibility to move within the education sector; broadening and strengthening knowledge of educational issues and the knowledge required for a range of professional roles within education.
Throughout each stage of the award, there is a strong emphasis on you becoming critically aware of your own learning as education professionals, and the achievement of educational outcomes for all learners.
Work placements
Although not compulsory, you are encouraged to gain experience in a relevant educational setting for approximately one day per week. This could be an early years setting, a primary or secondary school, a college or university, or another educational environment.
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.
We have a good range of contacts across the education sector. Tutors can support you in finding suitable placement opportunities.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | An Honours degree (Level 6) or equivalent professional qualification from an institution of higher education, or its equivalent from overseas. GCSE English grade C or above, or equivalent. Evidence of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If your first language is not English, you need either: a minimum score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in the writing and listening modules) in IELTS; a minimum score of 550 in TOEFL or 213 in the computer-based test (including a minimum score of 4.5 for the Test of Written English); or Cambridge Proficiency Grade C. A contractual role (full-time or fractional) or long-term voluntary placement that sees you working as an education practitioner in an education organisation, for a minimum of 4 hours per week (or equivalent), whilst enrolled on the programme. |
| Location | University of Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent Campus) College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE |
Summary
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 Education is relevant to those who aspire to develop as 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 modules relevant to the entire education sector. This might be in a nursery, school, college, local authority, public service, or community setting.
The course has a focus on developing your practice in relation to the needs of your professional setting. It will enhance your employability status and your flexibility to move within the education sector; broadening and strengthening knowledge of educational issues and the knowledge required for a range of professional roles within education.
Throughout each stage of the award, there is a strong emphasis on you becoming critically aware of your own learning as education professionals, and the achievement of educational outcomes for all learners.
Work placements
Although not compulsory, you are encouraged to gain experience in a relevant educational setting for approximately one day per week. This could be an early years setting, a primary or secondary school, a college or university, or another educational environment.
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.
We have a good range of contacts across the education sector. Tutors can support you in finding suitable placement opportunities.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | An Honours degree (Level 6) or equivalent professional qualification from an institution of higher education, or its equivalent from overseas. GCSE English grade C or above, or equivalent. Evidence of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If your first language is not English, you need either: a minimum score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in the writing and listening modules) in IELTS; a minimum score of 550 in TOEFL or 213 in the computer-based test (including a minimum score of 4.5 for the Test of Written English); or Cambridge Proficiency Grade C. A contractual role (full-time or fractional) or long-term voluntary placement that sees you working as an education practitioner in an education organisation, for a minimum of 4 hours per week (or equivalent), whilst enrolled on the programme. |
| Location | University of Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent Campus) College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE |
Professional Doctorate
Summary
The Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) is a research degree for professionals working in a wide range of education and learning settings. Building upon your existing knowledge and skills, the EdD will enable you to investigate and advance your own practice.
Aimed at a wide range of education professionals in schools, colleges, universities and the lifelong learning sector, the EdD is the progression route of choice for those who have completed a masters level qualification with us or another UK university.
You’ll conduct in-depth, empirical study related to your professional practice, together with the critical analysis of relevant policy and theory, with a view to addressing current problems and improving future practice in education.
By developing and enhancing knowledge and understanding of key education issues, as well as skills such as problem solving, critical inquiry and reflection, the EdD aims to impact positively on practice in the wider organisations associated with education.
During your studies, you’ll critically debate contemporary education issues, further develop your research skills and academic scholarship, and deepen your professional understanding. This will enable you to make an original contribution to practice, and equip you to bring tangible benefits to your organisation.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: Doctor of Education
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | You’ll need: A Masters degree in a relevant discipline, from a UK-based HE institution or overseas equivalent. A minimum of three years of relevant experience as a professional in an education setting. An IELTS score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in any component) if English is not your first language. |
| Location | University of Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent Campus) College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE |
Summary
The Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) is a research degree for professionals working in a wide range of education and learning settings. Building upon your existing knowledge and skills, the EdD will enable you to investigate and advance your own practice.
Aimed at a wide range of education professionals in schools, colleges, universities and the lifelong learning sector, the EdD is the progression route of choice for those who have completed a masters level qualification with us or another UK university.
You’ll conduct in-depth, empirical study related to your professional practice, together with the critical analysis of relevant policy and theory, with a view to addressing current problems and improving future practice in education.
By developing and enhancing knowledge and understanding of key education issues, as well as skills such as problem solving, critical inquiry and reflection, the EdD aims to impact positively on practice in the wider organisations associated with education.
During your studies, you’ll critically debate contemporary education issues, further develop your research skills and academic scholarship, and deepen your professional understanding. This will enable you to make an original contribution to practice, and equip you to bring tangible benefits to your organisation.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: Doctor of Education
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | You’ll need: A Masters degree in a relevant discipline, from a UK-based HE institution or overseas equivalent. A minimum of three years of relevant experience as a professional in an education setting. An IELTS score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in any component) if English is not your first language. |
| Location | University of Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent Campus) College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE |
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