MA Education Professional Practice at University of Cumbria

Programme overview

Our MA in Education Professional Practice is designed for educators who want to advance their knowledge, refine their skills, and make a lasting impact in their field. This flexible, online programme combines academic rigour with practical application, enabling you to integrate your current experience with deeper theoretical insights. You’ll benefit from the guidance of our research-active academic team, who will support and challenge you throughout your learning journey.

Faculty: Institute of Education, Arts and Society | Duration: Part-time: 3 Years | Study mode: online | Intake: February, June, October | Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Specialist Pathways Include: Teaching and learning Early Years Inclusionary Practice Education Leadership Higher Education Charlotte Mason Pathway Modules include: MAPP7104 Methodology and Methods; MAPP7105 Practitioner Enquiry; MAPP7103 Case Study; MAPP7106 Negotiated Learning; MAPP7107 Planning Enquiry: Research Methods and Ethics; MAPP7042 Practitioner Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Selection Criteria 1st or 2nd class honours degree. A recent academic/professional reference. Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course, please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered for relevant prior learning at the same academic level. The following qualifications may enable applicants to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and credit exemption from some of the modules on the programme: Graduate Level Courses (Charlotte Mason Institute) Relevant Master’s level study International Students The MA Education Professional Practice welcomes students from around the world. For international student guidance and details of English Language requirements, please visit the International Students Entry Requirements page. Minimum entry: 1st or 2nd Class Honours degree.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,900 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 14,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: February, June, October

Duration: Part-time: 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/

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