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Aberystwyth University: Education (Wales)
| Institution | Aberystwyth University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Education |
| Web | www.aber.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The national MA Education (Wales) at Aberystwyth University is a truly transformative and sector leading programme for educational professionals in Wales, from early career teachers to senior leaders. The educational landscape in Wales is changing rapidly. Teaching not only requires the mastery of a complex set of skills to guide, motivate, and facilitate student learning, but also the ability to enquire into professional practice in order to improve it.
The MA Education (Wales), which has been collaboratively developed by seven universities in Wales, through direct engagement with a variety of key stakeholders including Welsh Government - will ensure that all education professionals in Wales have the same high-quality opportunity to enhance their professional knowledge, engage with research, and to improve their professional practice.
Why study MA Education (Wales) at Aberystwyth University?
The course is 3 years part-time. There is no full-time option. The programme consists of 200 hours of study per 20 credit module, of which 22 will be contact hours. Learning will be a blend of online and face-to-face. Activities will be a combination of lectures, seminars, group activities and individual activities. Students on this course will join students on the same course at 6 other HEIs.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status and be currently employed in the compulsory education sector in the UK.
Funding
Funding opportunities may be available to those currently employed in the compulsory education sector in Wales, subject to confirmation from the Welsh Government.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status and be currently employed in the compulsory education sector in the UK. |
| Location | Main Site (Aberystwyth) Penglais Campus Penglais Road Aberystwyth SY23 3DD |
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The University and Town
Established in 1872, Aberystwyth University has a global reputation for teaching excellence and ground-breaking research. The University offers a range of research and taught postgraduate programmes, with students from across the world choosing to study here.
Aberystwyth is a cosmopolitan market town nestled between the mountains and the sea. The University’s scenic location (part of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere) provides a beautiful place to explore and unwind in-between studying.
Aberystwyth has a welcoming and inclusive community with a vibrant social life and culture, which …
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