MA EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE AND RESEARCH (PART TIME)
MA EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE AND RESEARCH (PART TIME)
As an educator, your career is based on the ongoing process of learning. Our Educational Practice and Research MA is your opportunity to develop and explore your own thinking, expanding your knowledge in the same way that you help your students expand theirs.
Whether you’re looking to further your career, investigate an area you feel requires additional research or simply pursue your own academic interests, our part-time MA will build on your existing professional expertise.
You’ll be taught using the latest cutting-edge research, by academics who are both leaders in their field and fully committed to the development of new ideas and thinking.
You’ll also work alongside other professionals to actively share and discuss educational practices. You’ll enjoy flexible study patterns that complement your professional work commitments, and you’ll graduate with a wide range of skills that will prove invaluable in your future career.
About
Our part time Educational Practice and Research MA is designed for school teachers, further and higher education lecturers, and other practitioners currently working in an educational environment in the UK. It’s the ideal course if you’re looking to extend your professional development by studying for a Master’s level degree.
At UEA, you’ll discover a stimulating and challenging environment in which you can discuss and analyse classroom practice through a broad range of optional modules. You’ll benefit from a supportive learning community thanks to our diverse range of teaching and assessment methods, and our flexible learning options.
You will also have the chance to carry out research in an area that interests you, personally and professionally. This is your chance to explore and add to the latest thinking in your field, as well as cultivating greater understanding and innovation in your own teaching practice
Highlights of the course:
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Flexible, personalised part-time study, to complement your professional work commitments.
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January start date, avoiding the beginning of the academic year.
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A broad range of module options, delivered in the evening and/or at weekends.
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An annual MA conference, to meet and listen to eminent guest speakers from within the field of education, and hear about research topics currently being pursued by participants in their Dissertation module.
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Accreditation of prior learning (APL) for any Master’s-level credits you’ve acquired through previous study (see Course Structure, below)
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Fast-track study routes available.
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Discounted fees for UEA Alumni.
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Scholarships available for students working in eligible schools.
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If you have not previously studied at Master’s level, you may be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.

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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.After the Course
Our Master’s in Educational Practice and Research will equip you with skills, experience and knowledge to truly enrich your career. You may well find that having our MA under your belt will lead to future promotions, or to a change in your professional direction
Career destinations
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Teacher
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Lecturer
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Middle and senior educational leader
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Educational advisor
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Educational consultant
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Inspector

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Assessment for Year 1
We employ a range of assessment and feedback methods throughout the programme, including assignments, small-scale research projects and portfolios of evidence.
Assessment for Year 2
We employ a range of assessment and feedback methods throughout the programme, including assignments, small-scale research projects and portfolios of evidence
Assessment for Year 3
Assessment for Year 3 involves a 60-credit dissertation of 15,000 words.
Assessment for Year 1
We employ a range of assessment and feedback methods throughout the programme, including assignments, small-scale research projects and portfolios of evidence.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.This is the second year of your taught masters programme.
Assessment for Year 2
We employ a range of assessment and feedback methods throughout the programme, including assignments, small-scale research projects and portfolios of evidence
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.This is the final year of your masters programme
Assessment for Year 3
Assessment for Year 3 involves a 60-credit dissertation of 15,000 words.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
Degree classification
2.2 or equivalentDegree subject
All SubjectsAdditional entry requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or at least three years of current relevant employment in an educational institution. Students need to be employed in a substantive role, which allows them to apply the course theory.
Applicants should normally have a good first degree from a recognised higher education institution and hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The University will also take into account the employment experience of applicants without QTS. Applicants should submit at least one employment reference.
Students who have completed the University of East Anglia's Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with 90 Masters level credits, within the last 5 years, can transfer 90 credits from their UEA PGCE course.
Graduates of other Universities may apply to transfer relevant Masters level credits. Applicants wishing to transfer credits from other institutions will need to apply for accreditation of prior learning (APL) and should contact the admissions office at edu.pgt.admiss@uea.ac.uk. The University APL/APEL policy can be found here.
Intakes
This course is open to UK and EU applicants. The annual intake for this course is in January each year.

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Fees and Funding
Fees for the academic year 2021/22 are:
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UK Students: £2,815 per year
Three year part-time course, £2,815 per academic year. 60 credits per year
Please note that there will be a charge for non-UEA PGCE students transferring credits from a relevant previous award. All UEA PGCE graduates are exempt from APCL charges.
Applicants applying for the full MA course over 3 years can apply for the Postgraduate Loan Scheme, providing they meet the eligibility criteria. Please note that applicants transferring credits towards this MA (via APL) and therefore completing less than 180 credits, will not be eligible for the Postgraduate Loan Scheme.
Further information about the loan can be found here.
Scholarships
The University offers a wide range of Scholarships each year to support postgraduate students in their studies.
Course related costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of additional course-related costs.

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How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University. The application deadline for entry in January 2021 is December 2020, however we may be able to accept applications in January 2021. If you wish to apply after December, please contact the admissions office at edu.pgt.admiss@uea.ac.uk.
You can apply online. Please note that all applicants are required to select their potential module choices in the online application form.
Applicants applying to study a single module should select the course Educational Practice and Research (Singular Module) and confirm their preferred module choice in the Personal Statement.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
If you have any academic queries about this Master's course, please contact Mr David Jones, the MA Educational Practice and Research Course Director.

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