Professional Practice in Education, MEd at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

The MEd Professional Practice in Education is a part-time, blended-learning master's at the Preston Campus for teaching and non-teaching education practitioners across all phases. It takes a practice-based approach focused on critical reflection and innovation, with an option to recognise prior learning. It offers progression for BA Education Studies, PGCE and HE teaching PGCert graduates.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Humanities | Duration: 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Evidence-informed Innovation, Curriculum Futures: Design, Policy and Practice, Education Leadership, Discourse and Critical Perspectives in Education and a Research Project. Pathways exist for Cert Ed/DTLLS/PGCE holders with or without Level 7 credits, with PGDip exit after two years.

Career pathways

Education leadership and practice, inclusion and social justice, school improvement and other education-focused roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2:2 degree. Applicants without a postgraduate certificate need a line manager recommendation and either a first degree with related work experience or successful level 3 final-year study in the last 5 years with related work experience. Access also open to holders of PGDip/PGCert from other institutions, with credit agreed case by case. Non-standard applicants may apply with an extended CV and interview and an entry assessment. English: GCSE grade C/4 minimum. Links with an educational institution for practitioner research and work-based learning are needed.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time

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