Program Overview
The Education Professional Practice (with pathways) at University of Cumbria is a MA programme in Education over 48 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education Professional Practice (with pathways) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education Professional Practice (with pathways) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Investigating Practice 1
- Investigating Practice 2
- Investigating Practice 3
- The Reflexive Practitioner
- Managing Human Resources in Educational Contexts
- Professional Portfolio Plus
- Developing Teaching
- Thinking Dispositions, Mindset Theory and Assessment
- Negotiated Learning
- Leading Advanced Professional Learning
- Curriculum Development
- Policy Analysis and Strategic Leadership
- Theories and Models of Educational Leadership
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- Inclusionary Practice: Social Emotional and Behavioural Needs
- Profound and Multiple Learning Needs
- The Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education: From the Prime to the Specific
- Vulnerable Families Early Years Education
- Risk and Challenge in Early Years Environments
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Values, Vision and Faith Schools Ethos
- Finance for the Professional Manager
- Planning Enquiry: Research Methods and Ethics
- Action Research
- Theological Models of Leadership
- Foundations of Catholic Education
- Raising the achievement of children
- High Quality Learning and Teaching
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1st or 2nd class honours degree.
Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course via\xc2\xa0Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)\xc2\xa0procedures.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cumbria directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Cumbria
University of Cumbria
Carlisle, United Kingdom
The University of Cumbria is a public university in Cumbria, with its headquarters in Carlisle and other major campuses in Lancaster, Ambleside, and London. It has roots extending back to the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 48 months