Master of Arts - Education Practice

Advance your career in education with our MA in Education Practice at De Montfort University. Explore teaching, leadership & research. Apply now!

Program Description 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, students can benefit from tutoring delivered by De Montfort University's practice and research-based academic team, which is recognised for excellence in teaching and curriculum design. Students will benefit from working with colleagues who have developed professional partnerships with International Council on Education for Teaching and educational charities. Through access to De Montfort University's industry connections, students can also enhance their employability with placement and volunteering opportunities in local educational settings. The course allows students to reflect upon the latest trends and developments in the field and consider how these apply to their own place of work, so it is 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 De Montfort University's practice and research-based academic team is recognised for excellence in teaching, curriculum design and innovation Tailor 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 De Montfort University's industry connections, allowing students to enhance their employability with placement and volunteering opportunities in local educational settings