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Education at UEA
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Find out moreMA Professional Practice in Education (Part Time)
Key details
- Attendance
- Part Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Arts
- Course Length
- 2 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2026
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Course Overview
This dynamic and flexible programme is designed to empower educators at all levels to enhance their practice, deepen their subject expertise, and develop leadership capabilities. Whether you’re working in early years, secondary education, or further and higher education, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your learning journey to align with your professional goals and aspirations.
This part-time MA in Professional Practice in Education is designed for those working across a broad spectrum of educational settings – from early years to higher education – as well as those involved in education policy and research within the UK. This flexible top-up qualification enables you to transfer credits from your Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme or build on your existing professional experience, leading to a full Master’s degree.
As an educator, your career is built on a foundation of continuous learning. This programme offers you the exciting opportunity to conduct research in areas that are both personally and professionally meaningful. You’ll explore the latest innovative thinking in education, empowering you to enhance and refine your own practice.
Regardless of your current career stage, this programme will encourage you to challenge yourself—expanding both your academic and professional knowledge while adapting to the fast-changing educational landscape. With flexible study options designed to fit around your professional commitments, you’ll be able to balance work and learning with ease.
At UEA, you’ll thrive in a stimulating and supportive learning environment. You’ll be taught by academic experts who are leaders in their field and actively engaged in cutting-edge research. Through collaboration with fellow professionals, you’ll exchange ideas and best practice, graduating with the advanced skills and insight needed to enrich your practice and progress your career.
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Careers
After the Course
Our Master’s in Professional Practice in Education is designed to equip you with the advanced skills, knowledge, and experience needed to elevate your career to the next level. Through critical analysis and reflective engagement with contemporary educational research and methodologies, you’ll become a more informed, confident, and impactful practitioner.
This MA sets you apart in a competitive field, potentially opening doors to promotion, a shift in your professional path, or progression to doctoral-level study. It not only enhances your teaching practice but also empowers you to contribute to the development of educational policy and practice with greater insight and authority.
Study and Modules
Structure
This dynamic and flexible programme allows you to personalise your learning journey to suit your individual interests and career aspirations. With a wide variety of modules to choose from, you can develop specialised skills or broaden your expertise across multiple areas of education. Whether you want to focus deeply on a particular field or gain a broader understanding, this programme offers the flexibility and customisation to help you achieve your goals.
Optional A Modules
(Min Credits: 10, Max Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 40)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.
Teaching and Learning
You’ll learn from leading education experts who’ll bring the latest research and real-world experience into your studies. Their knowledge ensures your learning is grounded in current, evidence-based practices, preparing you to tackle the challenges of modern education.
Throughout the course, you’ll participate in a variety of engaging and interactive learning activities. These include lectures that deliver essential foundational knowledge, seminars and tutorials for deeper exploration and personalised academic support, as well as group discussions and presentations that encourage collaboration and peer learning. Practical workshops will also help you develop and sharpen your hands-on teaching skills.
Assessment
We use a blend of formative and summative assessment methods to support your learning and provide timely, constructive feedback to help you grow and improve throughout the course.
You’ll benefit from both one-to-one and group tutorials across your modules, ensuring personalised academic support every step of the way.
Summative assessments include assignments and student-led presentations, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in meaningful ways.
There are no written exams on this course, allowing you to focus on practical and research-based assessments that are tailored to your learning and development.
Compulsory Modules
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
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 3rd
Degree Subject
Any subject
- Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants need to be employed within a school or educational environment within the UK, to be suitable for this course.
Prior Learning
Applicants who have completed a PGCE course at the UEA within the last five years can transfer 90 M Level credits towards this course. If an applicant has completed a PGCE or ITT course with another provider within the last five years they can only transfer 60 M Level credits towards this course. Applicants transferring credits may complete the course within two years.
Please contact the admissions office once you have made your application should you wish to enquire about this. Do however note that applicants transferring credits from a previous qualification are not eligible for a postgraduate loan. Further information about postgraduate loans can be found here.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 3rd
Degree Subject
Any subject
- Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants need to be employed within a school or educational environment within the UK, to be suitable for this course.
Prior Learning
Applicants who have completed a PGCE course at the UEA within the last five years can transfer 90 M Level credits towards this course. If an applicant has completed a PGCE or ITT course with another provider within the last five years they can only transfer 60 M Level credits towards this course. Applicants transferring credits may complete the course within two years.
Please contact the admissions office once you have made your application should you wish to enquire about this. Do however note that applicants transferring credits from a previous qualification are not eligible for a postgraduate loan. Further information about postgraduate loans can be found here.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components).
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills:
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2026/27 are:
- £3,735 for a 60-credit module
- £1,245 per 20-credit module
- £622.50 for a 10-credit module
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships(opens in a new window); please click the link for eligibility details, application instructions, and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
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(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.