Education Practice ,PG Cert
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    Education Practice ,PG Cert

    De Montfort University
    De Montfort University
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Leicester
    University Rank:#801
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 23,166 / per year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Education Practice ,PG Cert

    About

    Watch: Lecturer in Education Gisela Oliveira talk more about how the programme explores education from a practical perspective exploring the links between theory and practice, research and policies and schools and communities.

    This course is designed for those wishing to pursue or develop their career in the education sector, specifically in relation to teaching, leadership and educational management.

    Aimed at teachers working in primary, secondary, further and higher education institutions, as well as graduates interested in pursuing teaching careers or other roles in the education sector, this programme helps to further develop any initial teacher training and is ideal for those looking to work and conduct research in the field of education studies.

    By choosing this course, you can benefit from tutoring delivered by our practice and research-based academic team, which is recognised for excellence in teaching and curriculum design. You will benefit from working with colleagues who have developed professional partnerships with International Council on Education for Teaching and educational charities. Through access to our industry connections, you can also enhance your employability with placement and volunteering opportunities in local educational settings.

    The course allows you to reflect upon the latest trends and developments in the field and consider how these apply to your own place of work, so we strongly recommend that all students undertake some paid or voluntary work experience in an education setting during their time on this course.

    Key features

    • Designed for those wishing to pursue or develop their career in the education sector, specifically in relation to teaching, leadership and educational management
    • Explore education from a practical perspective exploring the links between theory and practice, research and policies and schools and communities
    • Our practice and research-based academic team is recognised for excellence in teaching, curriculum design and innovation
    • Tailor your learning through a range of optional modules including Leading and Managing Educational Change, Current and Emergent Issues in Education Policy and Technology Enhanced Practice
    • Benefit from our industry connections, allowing you to enhance your employability with placement and volunteering opportunities in local educational settings

    “ The course has opened up my mind to new theories and pedagogical practices. In comparison to other MAs in education, this course offered more choice. It allowed me to make the MA my own, furthering my knowledge in areas that interested me and, most importantly, applied to my vocation as a teacher. ”
    Leanne Holmes, graduate

    Scholarships

    DMU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and bursaries to help you realise your academic ambitions.

    International student scholarships

    Find out about available international scholarships or visit our fees and funding page for more information.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • 2:1 Hons in a relevant degree, not necessarily in education, but a good practical knowledge of education is required. applicants with a 2:2 and considerable experience in education will be considered on a case by case basis.
    • Evidence of prior practical experience of working directly with learners in an educational setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity
    • Clear interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence in the personal statement
    • Strong commitment to working in the broad field of education throughout the duration of the course and in the future
    • The course can offer accreditation of prior learning (APL) of up to 60 credits to candidates with appropriate experience and qualifications such as a PGCE
    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

    English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

    Work experience:

    Course assessments require students to reflect on their experiences of working directly with learners within an education or learning environment.

    It is therefore expected that students will join the course having already gained at least 200 hours of relevant work experience.

    Also, it is compulsory for all students to obtain work – paid or voluntary – in a learning environment for at least one day per week for the duration of the course.

    Career

    Graduate careers

    This course is ideal if you wish to further your career in teaching, leadership and school management, and other careers related to the education system. This will also help prepare and build on the demands of National Professional Qualification for Headship.

    The course is also an ideal vehicle for those wishing to work and research in the academic discipline of Education Studies.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,166 / per year
    Education Practice ,PG Cert
    De Montfort University
    De Montfort University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Leicester

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