Professional Studies in Education

Explore education through the lens of your chosen specialism, whether that’s leadership, inclusion and social justice, or learning and teaching. This professional postgraduate qualification encourages you to relate your learning and theoretical content to your own experiences and context. You’ll also have the flexibility to change your specialism at Stage 2 if you want to diversify your study area. On completion, you can graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies in Education, or choose to continue your studies to achieve an MA or MEd in Education, further advancing your knowledge and professional expertise.

Why choose this course

• Offers a rich diversity of specialisms to choose from to suit your professional requirements, experience, and interests
• Has an emphasis on professional development through collaborative learning, though alternate ways of working can be facilitated
• Develops and consolidates advanced scholarship and independent learning in the context of your own practice
• Is a stepping stone towards the MA or MEd in Education
• Gives you the option to count your previous study towards this qualification, helping you pay less and finish sooner

You can progress from this Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies in Education to our Masters Degree in Education (F70).