MA Education (Wales): Curriculum at Aberystwyth University

Programme overview

This pathway of the national MA Education (Wales) focuses on curriculum theory, design, implementation and leadership, with particular reference to the Curriculum for Wales. It was developed collaboratively by seven Welsh universities with Welsh Government and is part-time only, blending online independent study and face-to-face activities, including National Saturday events with students from other institutions.

Department: School of Education | Duration: 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 include Collaborative and Professional Practice, Evidence-informed Practice, Pedagogy and Practice and Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills, with specialist modules Curriculum Design and Realisation, Curriculum Leadership and Innovation and Exploring Pedagogies; the final year is a dissertation. Assessment is by coursework assignments at the end of each module.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Hold qualified teacher status (QTS) and be registered with the EWC as a teacher in a school, advisory teacher in a local authority or teacher in a setting such as a pupil referral unit (or be a college lecturer registered with the EWC), with registration maintained throughout; and be employed by a maintained school, college or local authority in Wales, or by a registered independent school or specialist college. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. An up-to-date CV is encouraged.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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