Degrees in Education

BA (Hons) in Education and Professional Development

Part-Time 2 Years

Accepting applications all year. Programmes start in September.

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Who is this course for?

A part-time two-year course ideal for anyone working in an education role who has already completed a foundation degree or equivalent credits at level 4 and 5. The course gives you the opportunity to work towards an Honors Degree, studying issues and themes relevant to the sector in which you work. Candidates working on this degree level programme will develop critical thinking and research skills. 

Who will this course benefit?

• All professionals working within education and training
• Teaching staff
• Service/Support staff
• Quality and Standards staff
• Managers or those aspiring to a management or leadership role

I work in education but I am not in a teaching role. Is this the right programme for me?

The programme is designed for all professionals in education who wish to achieve a degree. Current and previous candidates are from both teaching and non-teaching roles which include managers involved in the development of curriculum, Quality and Professional Development in a range of organisations which include Further Education Colleges, the National Health Service, the Uniformed Public Services and the Prison and Probation Service.

Is this a teaching qualification?

The BA (Hons) is a not teaching qualification but aims to provide students with a base from which to explore their current context and further develop their practice. It will support their professional development and enable them to pursue a career requiring knowledge and understanding of the Lifelong Learning Sector.

Candidates often progress to an appropriate postgraduate qualification -Masters in Education and Professional Development.
Applicants who wish to complete a teaching qualification are advised to complete our PGCE or our Foundation Degree in Education & Training.

What do I need to apply for the course?

Due to the academic demands of the course, we expect applicants to hold level 5 qualifications and show that they can work comfortably at academic level 5 and show the potential to progress to degree level work. Generally, applicants will have a teaching or education-related qualification of a minimum of 120 credits, with a minimum of 60 credits at level 5. Alternative access routes e.g. compilation of an AP(E)L portfolio will be discussed as part of course advice and guidance.

Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to have as a minimum an IELTS score of 6 (or equivalent) in addition to the required entry qualifications.

If your application is successful you will be required to complete an initial assessment and formal interview.

What will I study?

The BA (Hons) programme is a flexible route which supports education professionals in exploring their work and sector through a tailored programme.

The course is made up of 3 core modules and 2 elective modules totalling 120 credit points.

Core Modules:

• Research Methods
• Exploring Education settings
• Researching a Professional Environment

Elective Modules:

• Leadership in Education Environments
• Exploring the Role of Management in Education Settings
• Addressing Diversity in Education Settings
• Implementing Policy in Education Settings
• Advancing Teaching, Learning and Assessment
• Future directions in E-learning

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Masters in Education and Professional Development

Part-Time 2 Years

Accepting applications all year. Programmes start in September.

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Who is this course for?

A two-year part-time and one-year full-time course designed to appeal to anyone working in an education role who is keen to broaden their professional development. The course has a wide variety of modules designed to suit teachers, teacher trainers, managers, administrative and service personnel and opportunities to research specialist areas. 

Who will this course benefit?

• All professionals working within education and training
• Teaching staff
• Service/Support staff
• Quality and Standards staff
• Managers or those aspiring to a management or leadership role

I work in education but I am not in a teaching role. Is this the right programme for me?

This programme is designed for all professionals in education who already hold a degree (or equivalent) and wish to achieve a Masters qualification. Currently 50% of the candidates on the programme (2014-15) are in non-teaching roles and include professionals involved in the development of curriculum, Quality and Professional Development in a range of organisations which include Further Education Colleges, the Uniformed Public and Police service and the Prison Service.

Can I transfer credits from other courses?

Applicants with a post-graduate teaching qualification may be able to transfer up to 60 Masters level credits into the Masters programme. The course team will advise each applicant on any credit transfer which applies to their application.

Is this a teaching qualification?

The Masters in Education and Professional Development is not a teaching qualification but aims to equip students with the skills to conduct research relating to a particular area of study or interest in their working environment or the wider education sector which will enhance the career prospects of students.

Applicants who wish to complete a teaching qualification at Masters Level are advised to complete our PGCE.

What do I need to apply for the course?

This is a post-graduate qualification and we would expect all applicants to hold an honours degree in an appropriate area or substantive experience which has been assessed as equivalent. Some applicants will also hold a teaching qualification at level 6 or 7. All candidates will be assessed on their readiness to work at Level 7.

All potential students are interviewed, are given an assessment task and given advice and guidance on their suitability for the course with appropriate access routes identified.

Applicants who have already achieved:

• a Postgraduate Certificate of Education with 60 credits at Level 7 may be able to claim credit for a maximum of 40 credit points.
• a DELTA qualification with 60 credits at Level 7 may be able to claim credit for a maximum of 40 credit points.

Other claims for previous learning and experience will be assessed at initial interview, and advice provided as to appropriate route.

What will I study?

The Masters programme is a flexible route which supports education professionals in exploring their work and sector through a tailored programme.

The course is made up of 3 core modules and 3 elective modules totalling 180 credit points.

Core Modules:

• Educational Enquiry
• Educational Theories and Perspectives
• Researching a Professional Environment

Elective Modules:

• The English Language Teaching Professional
• The Teaching Professional
• International Perspectives on Literacy, Language and Numeracy
• Leadership in Education Environments
• Exploring the role of management in Education Environments
• Implementing Policy in Education Environments
• Advancing Teaching Learning and Assessment

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