MA Education Studies (with Professional Experience) at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Gain a Master's degree and spend time working in the education sector on this MA Education Studies (with Professional Experience). You'll evaluate the role of education and how it's received and perceived by students of all ages. By combining academic study and workplace experience, you'll graduate with the academic theory and practical knowledge to launch or progress your career in education.

Duration: 2 years full-time with work placement | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Contemporary Perspectives in Education Studies; Research Methods in Education; Approaches to Education Studies; Dissertation; Contemporary Issues in Special Educational Needs and Disability; Education in a Global Context; Professional Experience.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include Education mental health practitioner, Lecturer in Education, Research assistant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree in a Social Sciences or other relevant subject, or the subject specialism and professional experience of a qualified teacher now wishing to pursue the MA Education Studies. Applicants with pre-existing Masters credits will be considered for RPL depending on the direct relevance of prior study to the MA Education Studies course. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time with work placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/ma-education-studies-with-professional-experience

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