Taught course

Education (with pathways)

Institution
Cardiff Metropolitan University · Cardiff School of Education
Qualifications
MA

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a relevant initial degree at 2:2 classification or above.

It is also possible to enrol on the course if you are a non-graduate and have a minimum of two years' relevant experience.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The overall aim of this programme is to produce educators capable of operating at the highest levels within the educational arena, with the ability to integrate theory with practice and apply intellectual and academic rigour, informed by current educational research, to their professional context.

Pathways

  • Education - MA (full-time)
  • Educational Leadership - MA
  • Education: Community Practice - MA
  • Education: Policy and Practice -MA


These awards have been developed after extensive consultation with employers, teachers, education professionals and students. The programme team aims to play a key role in supporting the continuing professional development of teachers, youth and community workers and education professionals.

The key benefits of studying this programme include:

  • We take into consideration the 60 Master's level credits accrued by PGCE students, thus allowing them to fast track through the programme.
  • Full and part-time home and international students from the various pathways study together, allowing for exchange of ideas across professions and nationalities.
  • The period of candidature (up to 5 years part-time and 2 years full-time) allows students greater flexibility with their study schedule.
  • Some of the modules are now delivered in blended format, and some are delivered via block attendance.
  • In addition to a dedicated supervisor, dissertation students also have 4 advanced research sessions during their dissertation year.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    part time
    24-48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12-24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Admissions Team
Email
askadmissions@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Phone
029 2041 6044