Education Practice
Entry 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
- The course can offer accreditation of prior learning (APL) of up to 60 credits to candidates with appropriate experience and qualifications such as a PGCE
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.
Work experience:
Course assessments require students to reflect on their experiences of working directly with learners within an education or learning environment.
It is therefore expected that students will join the course having already gained at least 200 hours of relevant work experience.
Also, it is compulsory for all students to obtain work – paid or voluntary – in a learning environment for at least one day per week for the duration of the course. If necessary, students will be assisted in sourcing a suitable volunteering opportunity through the university’s flagship Square Mile Project.
Months of entry
September
Course content
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
Information for international students
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential with no component below 5.5. English language tuition.
Fees and funding
2023/24 full-time tuition fees for UK students: £7,500
Part-time fees will be £490 per 15 credit module
2023/24 full-time tuition fees for EU and international students: £15,800
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
MA Education Practice at De Montfort University will enable those already working in education and those interested in doing so to reflect upon the latest trends and developments in the field.
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries Team
- enquiry@dmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0116 250 6070