MA Education: The University of Manchester

Course description

The course is aimed at well qualified graduates either new to or in their early years in the teaching profession.  For teachers in possession of QTS/PGCE it offers (subject to standard procedures for the accreditation of prior learning) the opportunity to engage on a part-time basis in continuing professional development. This is in relation to their role as classroom teachers and/or in preparation for roles of additional responsibility and leadership.

For teachers who do not have QTS/PGCE or who have trained as teachers outside of the UK there is the opportunity to study full time for the MA Education (International Route).  
This course is aimed at primary and secondary teachers.

Special features

The course is strongly focused upon the application of educational theories, ideas and concepts to young people in classroom, school and community based contexts.  It offers a unique combination of pedagogical, policy and practice based perspectives on education located within the educational and professional experiences of the participants.

Career opportunities

The course offers the opportunity for teachers to engage in professional development in preparation for leadership roles both within and outside of the classroom.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview: Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admissions criteria of the University and of the School:

• A good honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution
• Qualified Teacher Status (for PT study)
• Two satisfactory academic references

English language:

• Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL paper-based or 250 computer-based, with 4.5 or 600 (Paper-based) with a TWE of 4.5.