National Education (Wales) (English-medium) MA

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this course, applicants must:

• hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent (in any subject).
• be registered with the EWC before the start date of this programme. You can find the requirements for registration, here.
• be a current practitioner in education (e.g., a teacher, teaching assistant, ALNCo/SENCo, middle tier leader, school inspector).

Applications from candidates who hold Qualified Teacher Status and are currently employed in the compulsory education sector in the UK are welcomed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): It is possible to offset some/all the module credits via recognition of prior learning (RPL). If you wish to apply for this, please attach the relevant form upon application to the programme. (Please note: those funding their studies via Student Finance Wales should be aware that they may not be eligible to apply to offset credits within year 1 of the programme.)

If you wish to make an application but do not have a PGCE with 60 master’s level credits or other Master’s level credits which can be transferred to this course, you may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning using the RPL form.

View our Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

If you have any questions regarding eligibility please contact Kaydee Owen for more details.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This is the English-medium course. See the Welsh-medium course here.

Are you an educational professional in Wales seeking to enhance your knowledge and improve your practice?

The National Education (Wales) MA is a transformative and sector-leading programme designed to support early career teachers to senior leaders in navigating the changing educational landscape in Wales. Through collaboration with seven universities in Wales and key stakeholders, including the Welsh Government, this programme offers you the opportunity to engage with research and enhance your professional knowledge.

By enquiring into your professional practice, you will be equipped with the skills needed to guide, motivate and facilitate student learning, thereby improving your professional practice. Join the National Education (Wales) MA to gain high-quality learning opportunities that will help you advance your career.

This is 3-year part-time blended programme involving local face-to-face teaching and online learning. The programme consists of 200 hours of study per 20 credit module – reflecting independent guided activities and 22 contact hours.

There are five different programme pathways available: 

• MA Education (Wales)
• MA Education (Wales) Leadership
• MA Education (Wales) Additional Learning Needs
• MA Education (Wales) Equity in Education
• MA Education (Wales) Curriculum

Prospective students are encouraged to contact Kaydee Owen for any enquiries.

We have a limited number of Welsh-Government sponsored places available for educational practitioners in Wales. Please see the ‘funding’ tab for further details.

Please note: We are unable to accept applications from international students on this course.

What will you study on this course?

Learning will be a blend of online and face-to-face. Activities will be a combination of lectures, seminars, group activities and individual activities.

In year 1 there are 3 compulsory modules for all students. It is possible to offset some or all the module credits via recognition of prior learning (RPL). If you wish to apply for this, please attach the relevant form upon application to the programme.

In year 2 students will need to attend National conference days which will fall on Saturdays. All Year 2 students will need to take the Advance Research and Enquiry Skills modules (running as a weekday twilight session), alongside two other modules (which run on Saturdays). The modules you have to choose vary by pathway. Those following the general programme can choose from the full range of modules on offer.

In year 3 you will work on completing a research dissertation. Those following a specialised pathway should focus their dissertation on a relevant topic. There will be several compulsory and drop-in sessions throughout the academic year to support your dissertation writing.

Modules for the current academic year

Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the National Education (Wales) (English-medium) MA Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

Information for international students

Please note: We are unable to accept applications from international students on this course.

Fees and funding

For those who meet the programme entry requirements but are not eligible for a Welsh-Government (WG) sponsored place, tuition fees are currently £3,250 per year of study. It may be possible to use Level 7 qualifications (e.g. a PGCE) as prior learning for up to 60 credits of this masters enabling the course to be completed more quickly.

Applicants funding their studies via Student Finance Wales should be aware that they may not be eligible to apply to offset credits within year 1 of the programme.

This is a part-time programme only and is not available to international learners. Please note non-WG funded students are able to access the Masters programme but will not be able to access the special funding identified here.