MA Education (Wales)

The National MA Education (Wales) is a truly transformative and sector-leading programme for educational professionals in Wales, from early career teachers to senior leaders.

Work in a Welsh maintained school (or in the case of ALN Pathway, this could include a Welsh FE institution). Educated to degree level or equivalent. Registered with the EWC (which must be maintained throughout the course of the programme). Employed on a minimum of 0.4 FTE contract, this can include supply teachers who are on long term contracts either with a Local Authority, school or an agency. Candidates should have, where possible, the support of their Head teacher (or equivalent such as Principal, MD, CEO or Head of Service). To be eligible for funding, you must: Be an early career stage practitioner i.e., an individual in years 3-6 of practice as a teacher at the start of the programme, OR ITE partner school staff. Teaching Assistants who meet the academic entry requirements for the programme. School Improvement Partners/regional consortia staff/Estyn staff/LAstaff/Middle tier. ALNCO (including FE). Applicants on the fringe of years 3-6 criteria but at the discretion of the university and in exceptional circumstances. [Please note that the requirement to be in years 3-6 of practice does not apply to either the ALN or Leadership Pathway]. Application forms: In addition to the direct application form, applicants for this programme are required to complete the National MA Education (Wales) Supplementary Application Form OR the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Application Form, if claiming RPL with your application*. This completed form should be emailed to admissions@wrexham.ac.uk on completion. Due to the complexity of the application and funding application process for the National MA Education (Wales), we will endeavour to communicate whether your application has been successful as soon as possible, but at this point we are not able to provide a detailed timeframe for response. If you have any questions about the status of your application at any time, do please contact us at enquiries@wrexham.ac.uk. *If you wish to claim RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) for this programme, please see the National MA Education (Wales) National Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. More information can be found on the National MA Education Wales website. If you have any queries, please contact the program leader, Dr Kelly Smith - Kelly.Smith@wrexham.ac.uk

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)

International students: £12,500 per year

UK students: £5,940 per year (full-time)

UK/Home: £5,940 per year (full-time)

International: £12,500 per year

2026

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