Bangor University

National Education (Wales) (English-medium) MA

Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom

Course overview

This is the English-medium course. See the Welsh-medium course here. Are you an educational professional in Wales seeking to enhance your knowledge and improve your practice?

The National Education (Wales) MA is a transformative and sector-leading programme designed to support early career teachers to senior leaders in navigating the changing educational landscape in Wales. Through collaboration with seven universities in Wales and key stakeholders, including the Welsh Government, this programme offers you the opportunity to engage with research and enhance your professional knowledge. By enquiring into your professional practice, you will be equipped with the skills needed to guide, motivate and facilitate student learning, thereby improving your professional practice.

Join the National Education (Wales) MA to gain high-quality learning opportunities that will help you advance your career. This is 3-year part-time blended programme involving local face-to-face teaching and online learning. The programme consists of 200 hours of study per 20 credit module - reflecting independent guided activities and 22 contact hours.

There are five different programme pathways available: MA Education (Wales) MA Education (Wales) Leadership MA Education (Wales) Additional Learning Needs MA Education (Wales) Equity in Education MA Education (Wales) Curriculum Prospective students are encouraged to contact us for any enquiries. We have a limited number of Welsh-Government sponsored places available for educational practitioners in Wales. Please see the ‘funding’ tab for further details.

Please note: We are unable to accept applications from international students on this course. Video - National MA Education English × Transcript for Kate Jones' experience as a student on the National MA Education (Wales) [00:02] My name is Kate Jones. [00:04] I'm 40 years old and I live in Llandudno. [00:07] I'm currently in my final year of study of the National [00:10] MA in Leadership and Education at Bangor University. [00:18] I chose to study this course because, after almost two decades as a teacher, [00:22] I felt that it was time to update myself on current theory, [00:26] educational methods, and to develop myself as a teacher and a leader. [00:31] I also wanted to progress in my career from [00:33] head of department to senior leadership, [00:36] and I felt that this course would offer the opportunity [00:39] to develop professionally to enable me to do so. [00:46] The best thing about the course has been the inspiration it's given me. [00:50] I didn't expect to feel quite so inspired by studying again. [00:55] The National Saturdays were engaging and motivating. [00:59] The tutors have been supportive and have [01:02] offered consistent advice and guidance on how to [01:06] navigate your way through a full time job whilst [01:09] also studying for the National MA. [01:12] What I've really found to be the most positive aspect of studying this course [01:17] is how it's reignited my passion for learning as well as teaching. [01:25] I would recommend this course for anyone who is looking [01:28] to improve their practice as a teacher and a leader. [01:33] Whether that's somebody in the first couple of years of their [01:35] career or a couple of decades or more into their career. [01:40] I do feel like it's been an invaluable experience and it has contributed [01:45] hugely to my practice as both a teacher and as a leader in the school. Video - National…

Key highlights

  • Developed with seven Welsh universities and the Welsh Government
  • Five pathways including Leadership, Additional Learning Needs and Curriculum
  • Equity in Education pathway focuses on fair educational outcomes
  • Blended learning combining local face-to-face teaching and online study
  • Practitioner enquiry into your own professional practice
  • Supports early career teachers through to senior leaders in Wales

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (5.5) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)

Scholarships

  • Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research

    20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Heads of School Scholarship

    10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Inclusive Bangor Scholarships

    Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.

  • Refugee Scholarship

  • Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Senior leader in schools
  • Head of department
  • Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCo)
  • Headteacher
  • Curriculum leader
  • School inspector

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,500 per year | International: £19,000 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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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