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    Education

    University of Derby
    University of Derby
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Derby
    University Rank:#1152
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 14,900 / Year
    Next IntakeJanuary 1, 2024

    Education

    About

    Broaden your professional knowledge and enhance your career potential on a challenging masters course aimed at the educational leaders of the future.

    • Explore education in its fullest sense - from its pivotal role in society to the theories, policies and practices that influence and enhance it
    • Take a flexible approach to learning: gain a broad-based masters degree or focus on your particular area of interest via our specialist pathways
    • Benefit from professional development opportunities in sectors ranging from early years to schools, further, higher and community education
    • Keep up to date with the latest educational developments, inspired by a friendly teaching team who will share their extensive specialist knowledge with you

    Whether you aspire to a new career in education or want to take your existing career to the next level, our MA Education course will give you the insight, skills and knowledge to become a high-calibre and dynamic education professional. It could be a vital stepping stone to management and leadership roles.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Students must have completed a subject relevant Bachelors degree with an overall score of 'Good' or above (2.25 GPA) from a recognised university in Jordan
    • For postgraduate research degrees, PhD applicants are expected to have a masters as well as a bachelors degree in the relevant subject areas. Most importantly applicants must submit a research proposal.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5

    Career

    With our MA Education on your CV, you will make a powerful statement about your abilities, ambition and professional credibility. It is a course which signals to employers that you have an extensive educational knowledge base and strong transferable skills.

    Our recent graduates report that their MA Education studies had a significant impact on their career development and professional status. Some have gone on to senior leadership roles such as head teacher or nursery manager; others have taken up more specialist positions such as disability co-ordinator or advanced skills teacher; and others have moved into key posts in other sectors, such as national trainer for a charitable organisation.

    Drawing on their MA Education experience, a number of our graduates are now leading research projects to steer positive change in their own workplace settings and are publishing their findings.

    You can also choose to take your academic studies further by embarking on the Doctor of Education or a PhD.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Before you begin your application make sure you have:

    • Your qualification details including grades and dates taken. You will have the opportunity to upload scanned copies of your qualification certificates/transcripts in the application. If you have no formal qualifications, you can also state this in your application
    • A scanned copy of your passport or other official photographic ID e.g. photo driving licence. This will help us verify your application to study with us. If you do not have any photo ID, we will accept a scanned copy of your birth certificate. International applicants can only provide a copy of their passport for visa assessment purposes
    • Your work experience (optional). You can upload a CV into your application or provide the company names and addresses of up to three of your employers
    • A personal statement showing your interest for the course/subject. This is a mandatory requirement and you will be able to upload it into your application. You may want to include your reasons for applying for the course, your experience in the field, how you feel you would benefit from studying and relevant information about your previous studies. You could also tell us about your non-academic experiences such as hobbies, interests, participation in any clubs, societies or voluntary work
    • A relevant reference for the course you have applied for. The reference should be in written format and supplied on company-headed paper, signed and dated from either a manager, supervisor, tutor or teacher
    • If you need to supply two references, this usually means you need to provide one academic reference from any recent study and one employer reference
    • If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

    For more information please see our online application guide.

    International applications

    • Please ensure you supply the above documents and information when you apply. In addition, you will be required to submit evidence of your English language ability
    • If you are applying as an international applicant and are using an agent you will need to provide the agent number in the application. Your agent will have a 9 digit ID number from the University of Derby International Office. Please contact your agent to obtain this number

    Education

    University of Derby

    University of Derby

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Derby

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