Education Practice MA/PG Dip/PG Cert

Program Overview

De Montfort University's Education Practice program equips educators with advanced knowledge and skills in educational change management, technology, assessment, and policy. Through tailored modules, placements, and expert teaching, participants enhance their professional development and gain the ability to critically analyze and respond to educational trends. This program prepares individuals for careers in teaching, leadership, and educational management, as well as postgraduate research in Education Studies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program equips individuals with in-depth knowledge and skills to excel in the education sector. It covers crucial areas like educational change management, educational technology, learning assessment, and policy advancements.

Key goals:

• Enhance professional development for education practitioners.
• Provide a platform for researching and understanding contemporary challenges within the education sector.
• Tailored learning through optional modules that align with personal interests.
• Strong emphasis on reflecting upon current trends and their relevance to participants' workplaces.

Outline:

Program duration:

• MA: One year full-time, two years part-time
• PG Dip/PG Cert: One year part-time

Modules:

• MA:
• Researching Education (30 credits)
• Major project/dissertation (60 credits)
• Three optional modules chosen from:
• Current and Emergent Issues in Education Policy
• Technology Enhanced Practice
• Negotiated Study
• Leading and Managing Educational Change
• PG Dip/PG Cert:
• Researching Education (30 credits)
• Two optional modules chosen from the same list as above

Course Schedule:

• Full-time: Two taught sessions for two evenings per week.
• Part-time: One taught session per week.

Assessment:

• Coursework assignments.
• Final dissertation (MA only).
• Engagement in discussions and presentations.

Teaching:

• Experienced and qualified academics with recognition for excellence in teaching and curriculum design.
• Active research informs and shapes the teaching approach.

Careers:

• This program provides a foundation for various careers within the education sector, including teaching, leadership, and educational management.
• The university encourages participants to actively engage in educational practice throughout the course.

Additional Resources:

• De Montfort University Postgraduate Open Day: https://www2.dmu.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/education-practice-ma-pg-dip-pg-cert
• Scholarships: https://www2.dmu.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships

UK

2024/25 full-time tuition fees for UK students: £8,500

EU/International

2024/25 full-time tuition fees for EU and international students: £16,800