National Education (Wales) (English-medium) MA

This is the English-medium course. See the Welsh-medium course here. Are you an educational professional in Wales seeking to enhance your knowledge and improve your practice? The National Education (Wales) MA is a transformative and sector-leading programme designed to support early career teachers to senior leaders in navigating the changing educational landscape in Wales. Through collaboration with seven universities in Wales and key stakeholders, including the Welsh Government, this programme offers you the opportunity to engage with research and enhance your professional knowledge. By enquiring into your professional practice, you will be equipped with the skills needed to guide, motivate and facilitate student learning, thereby improving your professional practice. Join the National Education (Wales) MA to gain high-quality learning opportunities that will help you advance your career. This is 3-year part-time blended programme involving local face-to-face teaching and online learning. The programme consists of 200 hours of study per 20 credit module - reflecting independent guided activities and 22 contact hours. There are five different programme pathways available: MA Education (Wales) MA Education (Wales) Leadership MA Education (Wales) Additional Learning Needs MA Education (Wales) Equity in Education MA Education (Wales) Curriculum Prospective students are encouraged to contact us for any enquiries. We have a limited number of Welsh-Government sponsored places available for educational practitioners in Wales. Please see the ‘funding’ tab for further details. Please note: We are unable to accept applications from international students on this course. Video - National MA Education English × Transcript for Kate Jones' experience as a student on the National MA Education (Wales) [00:02] My name is Kate Jones. [00:04] I'm 40 years old and I live in Llandudno. [00:07] I'm currently in my final year of study of the National [00:10] MA in Leadership and Education at Bangor University. [00:18] I chose to study this course because, after almost two decades as a teacher, [00:22] I felt that it was time to update myself on current theory, [00:26] educational methods, and to develop myself as a teacher and a leader. [00:31] I also wanted to progress in my career from [00:33] head of department to senior leadership, [00:36] and I felt that this course would offer the opportunity [00:39] to develop professionally to enable me to do so. [00:46] The best thing about the course has been the inspiration it's given me. [00:50] I didn't expect to feel quite so inspired by studying again. [00:55] The National Saturdays were engaging and motivating. [00:59] The tutors have been supportive and have [01:02] offered consistent advice and guidance on how to [01:06] navigate your way through a full time job whilst [01:09] also studying for the National MA. [01:12] What I've really found to be the most positive aspect of studying this course [01:17] is how it's reignited my passion for learning as well as teaching. [01:25] I would recommend this course for anyone who is looking [01:28] to improve their practice as a teacher and a leader. [01:33] Whether that's somebody in the first couple of years of their [01:35] career or a couple of decades or more into their career. [01:40] I do feel like it's been an invaluable experience and it has contributed [01:45] hugely to my practice as both a teacher and as a leader in the school. Video - National…

To be eligible for this course, applicants must: hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent (in any subject). be registered with the EWC before the start date of this programme. You can find the requirements for registration, here. be a current practitioner in education (e.g., a teacher, teaching assistant, ALNCo/SENCo, middle tier leader, school inspector). Applications from candidates who hold Qualified Teacher Status and are currently employed in the compulsory education sector in the UK are welcomed. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): It is possible to offset some/all the module credits via recognition of prior learning (RPL). If you wish to apply for this, please attach the relevant form upon application to the programme. (Please note: those funding their studies via Student Finance Wales should be aware that they may not be eligible to apply to offset credits within year 1 of the programme.) If you wish to make an application but do not have a PGCE with 60 master’s level credits or other Master’s level credits which can be transferred to this course, you may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning using the RPL form. View our Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. If you have any questions regarding eligibility please contact Kaydee Owen for more details.

IELTS 6.0 (5.5) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,500 per year

UK/Home: £9,500 per year

International: £19,000 per year

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• Bangor, United Kingdom