University of Northampton

Future Focused Education and Innovative Pedagogies

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

This 10 credit module considers the cutting-edge of educational practices, exploring how to create more engaging, equitable, and impactful learning experiences. You will examine emerging trends and consider their future implications as well as considering what innovation means for education and your role. You will have the opportunity to develop your theoretical knowledge and explore practical applications to practice.

The course will enhance your ability to critique innovation with confidence, and support you in developing pedagogy and future-focused education to address real-world educational challenges. This module can be taken as standalone CPD or as part of the Education MA. If taken as standalone CPD, students can choose whether or not to complete an assessment and gain 10 credits towards an MA.

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Key highlights

  • 10-credit Level 7 module counting towards an Education MA
  • Explores emerging trends in education and their future implications
  • Builds confidence to critique educational innovation
  • Links theoretical knowledge with practical applications to practice
  • Develops pedagogy to address real-world educational challenges
  • Optional assessment when taken as standalone CPD

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni PGCE Bursary Award

    This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.

    Up to £500

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Sir John Lowther Scholarship

    The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Teacher
  • Curriculum developer
  • Learning and development specialist
  • Educational consultant
  • Head of department
  • Instructional designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £480 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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