Education Practice

De Montfort University
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Education

About this course

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, you can benefit from tutoring delivered by our practice and research-based academic team, which is recognised for excellence in teaching and curriculum design. You will benefit from working with colleagues who have developed professional partnerships with International Council on Education for Teaching and educational charities. Through access to our industry connections, you can also enhance your employability with placement and volunteering opportunities in local educational settings.

The course allows you to reflect upon the latest trends and developments in the field and consider how these apply to your own place of work, so we 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

  • Our practice and research-based academic team is recognised for excellence in teaching, curriculum design and innovation

  • Tailor your 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 our industry connections, allowing you to enhance your employability with placement and volunteering opportunities in local educational settings
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Leicester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Leicester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
    2314 Primary education teaching professionals
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    2319 Teaching professionals
    2311 Higher education teaching professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leicester
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Education