MA Education at the University of East London

Overview

• Part-time MA Education course focused on enhancing understanding of teaching theory and practice.
• Designed for those teaching or supporting teaching and learning.
• Aims to impact teaching approaches, develop reflective practitioners.
• Focuses on educational processes underpinning learning, teaching, and change management.
• Evening study mode: part-time (once per week), full-time (twice per week).

Course Features

• Direct impact on teaching approaches.
• Develop understanding of current policy, theory, and research.
• Analyse and critique own and others' practice.
• Build intellectual, organisational, and professional skills.
• Research skills incorporated in all modules.
• Options for a school placement.

Modules

• Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education: Theories of inclusion, personalized learning.
• Creativity, Imagination, and Learning: Theory of creativity, implications in education.
• Teaching and Learning in Multicultural Contexts: Multicultural pedagogies.
• Leading Learning: Strategic action to improve teaching and learning.
• Mentoring and Coaching in Education: Theory and practice of mentoring.
• Education Policy in Practice: Critical analysis of global education policy.
• Pedagogy: Understanding pedagogy, educational models.
• Culture and Diversity: Legislation and research on equal opportunities.
• Assessment for Learning: Theory and practices of assessment.
• Applied Research in Education: Core module, independent research project.

Career Prospects

• Prepares for senior leadership roles in education.
• Demonstrates higher-level thinking skills.
• Research skills are highly sought after.

Support and Assessment

• Career Zone: Resources for employability, mentoring programs, career coaching.
• Mental Wealth Program: Career Passport, skills validation.
• All modules assessed by a portfolio.
• Dissertation: 14,000-word research project.

Campus and Facilities

• Location: Stratford Campus, London.
• Facilities: State-of-the-art library, learning center, specialist labs.

Teaching Staff

• Delivered by the School of Childhood and Social Care.
• Includes qualified academics, practitioners, industry experts.

Application Process

• Apply with a school placement option available.
• Full-time and part-time study options.
• Entry Requirements: Bachelor's degree (2:2) in Education or 2:1 in non-education subjects.
• English Language: IELTS 7.0 (min 6.5 in each component).

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees subject to change; details on the University website.
• Funding options: Postgraduate Loans, Scholarships, Bursaries.
• International student specific costs and visa requirements.

Additional Information

• Mature applicants without formal qualifications are welcome.
• Scholarships and bursaries available for eligible students.
• Contact details for further advice and application support.