National Education (Wales) (Welsh-medium) MA
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
This is the Welsh-medium course. See the English-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. 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 Education (Wales) MA ×
Key highlights
- Taught through the medium of Welsh
- Developed with seven Welsh universities and the Welsh Government
- Five pathways including Leadership, Additional Learning Needs and Curriculum
- Blended learning with local face-to-face teaching and online study
- Practitioner enquiry into your own professional practice
- Supports early career teachers through to senior leaders
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 feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive 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
- Qualified teacher
- Head of department
- Additional learning needs coordinator (ALNCo)
- Curriculum leader
- Deputy headteacher
- Headteacher
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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