You will need to complete 180 credits to achieve the full MA award as follows:

Year 1

• Semester 1 - 30 credit module
• Semester 2 - 30 credit module

Year 2

• Semester 1 - 30 credit module
• Semester 2 - 30 credit module

Year 3

• 60 credit thesis/dissertation (compulsory)

The 30 credit modules consist of 3 optional modules and 1 compulsory module, Research Methods.

If you chose to leave the course before completing all 180 credits, then you may be awarded the following:

• 60 option module credits – Post Graduate Certificate
• 60 option module credits and completion of the Research Methods core module – Post Graduate Diploma

To gain an award in a named route you need to complete 2 out of 3 of the optional modules within your chosen route and also complete your thesis in the same subject area. In this case, the name of the route will be added to your degree certificate. For example, if you complete the two Newly Qualified/Early Career teachers modules you may be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Education Studies for Newly Qualified/Early Career Teachers.

Core modules:

• Research Methods in Education (30 credits)
• Masters Project / Dissertation (60 credits)

Optional modules:

Professional Development for Early Career Teachers (30 credits)

This module is specifically aimed at Early Career Teachers or NQT’s, enabling them to make effective transitions into their early career trajectories.

Reflective Practice for Early Career Teachers (30 credits)

This module looks at how reflection and reflective practices are at the heart of both self-improvement and the enhancement of teaching and learning practices.

Mentoring and Coaching (30 credits)

Explore mentoring and coaching of colleagues, students or other staff in educational establishments.

Inclusive Education From Policy to Practice (30 credits)

Understand the concepts behind inclusive policies in the UK and other countries, and examine and contrast how these policies translate into practice.

Barriers to Learning (30 credits)

Examine the physical, psychological, intellectual, social and emotional difficulties which may be encountered by children and young people.

Approaches to Learning for Learners with Special and Individual Needs (30 credits)

Examine the breadth of approaches to learning available for pupils with Special or Additional needs, such as behaviourist and child-centred approaches.

Introduction to Criticality (30 credits)

Examine the importance of critical thinking as the basis of all your study, located in the belief that critical thinking and analysis in the broader context of education is the model for educating critical professionals.

The Nature of Teaching and Learning (30 credits)

Study current educational policy and practice, grounded in a range of ideologies that suggest improvements within teaching, learning and assessment.

Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.