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MA Professional Practice in Education at University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Research and reflect on your professional practice in education and make a meaningful impact in different educational settings. Collaborate with colleagues across the education sector through research-informed, practice-focused approaches emphasising reflective inquiry, evidence-based improvement, and professional growth. You’ll foster critical thinking and reflective skills essential in educator training to support evidence-based decision-making.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Education and Lifelong Learning  |  Duration: 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This dynamic and flexible programme allows you to tailor your learning to your individual interests and career goals. Compulsory modules by year: Year 2: Dissertation - Professional.

Career pathways

With MA Professional Practice in Education (Part-Time), you could launch a career in: Educational leadership and management: Positions within senior leadership, overseeing teaching and learning while shaping curriculum, pedagogy, and organisational development Curriculum and pedagogy specialist: Designing, evaluating, and implementing innovative curricula and evidence-based teaching strategies Educational researcher: Conducting studies to improve teaching methods, learning outcomes, and policy development Learning and development coordinator: Supporting professional development and training within schools, colleges, or educational organisations Educational consultant: Advising schools, educational organisations, or government bodies on pedagogy, inclusion, policy, or organisational improvement

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree classification Bachelors degree - 3rd Degree Subject Any Applicants need to be employed within a school or educational environment within the UK (international applicants would need to already hold the relevant permission to work and study in the UK) to be suitable for this course. Prior Learning Applicants who have completed a PGCE course at the UEA within the last five years can transfer 90 M Level credits towards this course. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,750 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee; part-time fees are charged pro rata Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee; part-time fees are charged pro rata Source

Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate/taught

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