Start date:September
Institutional code:O10
UCAS code:Contact UCO Admissions Team on 0161 344 8800
Duration:2 years part-time
Course type:Part-time
Fees per year:£4000 per year or £1334 per 30 credits
Additional costs:Whilst other costs are minimal, students should expect to purchase relevant text books and other study related materials. It is not anticipated that these costs would exceed approximately £100 per year.
Delivery Method:Face-to-face via Lectures, Seminars and Tutorials
The MA Education (Teaching and Learning) is validated by the University of Huddersfield
This course will focus on developing your professional knowledge and understanding of practice related to your own context in formal education. It will help you to understand how a teacher’s role is constructed, what teacher identities are and how these shape the role of teachers. You will have the opportunity to gain research skills and reflective awareness.
Year 1 Modules
Exploring Teaching & Learning (30)
Understanding E-learning (30)
Methods of Enquiry (30)
Year 2 Modules
Mentoring & Coaching (30)
Dissertation (60)
On this course, you will develop an understanding of critical reflection and independent learning strategies. This will enable you to evaluate and inform your professional practice. The course also provides an opportunity to develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding of educational research.
The part-time route starts in September and takes 24 months to complete. The teaching is via Saturday day schools.
You will also use our Virtual Learning Environment and online library facilities, which provide access to a wide range of high-quality learning materials.
The course assessment is via course work. The assessment on the course allows you to demonstrate your practical knowledge and skills alongside developing your critical and theoretical understanding of the subject.
The assessment builds on your particular interests and context and is likely to have outcomes that will be of benefit to your professional life and to your employer.
You will be provided with guidance to help you develop your assignment work by module tutors and specialist learning support staff.
Feedback (usually written) is provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the course in which case, feedback is available after the publication of results.
This course can help you progress into middle and senior management roles within a wide range of educational settings whilst also enabling the development of essential skills.
You should have an honours degree in a relevant subject at 2:2 or above, or a professional equivalent.