Education (Wales): Curriculum - MA at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A part-time Masters at the Newport campus for educational professionals in Wales, delivered online in the medium of Welsh and reflecting Welsh education reforms; this is a specialist pathway on curriculum theory, design, implementation and leadership.

Duration: 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Applicants with a PGCE carrying 60 credits at Level 7 are likely to be exempt from the first year; others study Pedagogy and Practice, Collaboration and Professional Practice, and Evidence-Informed Practice in year one. Teaching is through online national Saturday conferences and twilight sessions.

Career pathways

Middle and senior leadership roles in schools, local authorities and colleges, lecturing, specialist ALN roles, and further doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (except in exceptional circumstances) and be currently employed in the compulsory education sector in the UK. The course is also open to lecturers in FE colleges, ITE partner school staff, Teaching Assistants who meet the academic entry requirements, School Improvement Partners, Regional Consortia staff, Estyn and Local Authority staff. Application requires evidence of a DfES number (official letter from the teaching council), a reference on headed paper, a completed supplementary application form and a Recognition of Prior Learning form. Not open to overseas (non-EU) students.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time

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