Program Description

This course is designed for those wishing to pursue or develop their career in the education sector, specifically in relation to teaching, leadership and educational management.  

Aimed at teachers working in primary, secondary, further and higher education institutions, as well as graduates interested in pursuing teaching careers or other roles in the education sector, this programme helps to further develop any initial teacher training and is ideal for those looking to work and conduct research in the field of education studies.

By choosing this course, you can benefit from tutoring delivered by our practice and research-based academic team, which is recognised for excellence in teaching and curriculum design. You will benefit from working with colleagues who have developed professional partnerships with International Council on Education for Teaching and educational charities. Through access to our industry connections, you can also enhance your employability with placement and volunteering opportunities in local educational settings.

The course allows you to reflect upon the latest trends and developments in the field and consider how these apply to your own place of work, so we strongly recommend that all students undertake some paid or voluntary work experience in an education setting during their time on this course.

Key features

• Designed for those wishing to pursue or develop their career in the education sector, specifically in relation to teaching, leadership and educational management
• Explore education from a practical perspective exploring the links between theory and practice, research and policies and schools and communities
• Our practice and research-based academic team is recognised for excellence in teaching, curriculum design and innovation
• Tailor your learning through a range of optional modules including Leading and Managing Educational Change, Current and Emergent Issues in Education Policy and Technology Enhanced Practice
• Benefit from our industry connections, allowing you to enhance your employability with placement and volunteering opportunities in local educational settings

Admission Requirements

• 2:1 Hons in a relevant degree, not necessarily in education, but a good practical knowledge of education is required. applicants with a 2:2 and considerable experience in education will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Evidence of prior practical experience of working directly with learners in an educational setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity
• Clear interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence in the personal statement
• Strong commitment to working in the broad field of education throughout the duration of the course and in the future
• Indian Students:-A bachelor's degree with 50%-60%(in a relevant subject), depending on the university you have studied at and the course you are applying for.
• UAE Students:-For courses that require a 2.1 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 3.0/4.0 or 3.5 (out of 5.0) or 80% and for courses that require a 2.2 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 2.5/4.0 or 2.8 (out of 5.0) or 75%.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

• Indian Students for IELTS Waiver - At least 70% marks in English language course in Higher Secondary School.