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Higher and Professional Education MA

This masters degree will:

  • give you critical insight into theories, methods and methodologies for studying higher and professional education
  • develop your understanding of conceptual and analytical frameworks in professional practices and processes
  • increase your knowledge, skills and confidence to operate effectively and creatively in diverse and changing institutions.

Features

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

  • study for an interdisciplinary, interprofessional qualification
  • consider policy, management, teaching and learning, quality assurance, professionalism and professional development, international dimensions, gender, equity and social inclusion, and access and participation in higher education.

Who is this programme for?

Tutors, lecturers and academics from different disciplines and educational contexts; managers, administrators and academic-related staff; professionals in areas such as medicine, law and the arts; professional development and accreditation consultants; widening participation and access officers; and policy-makers.

Entry requirements

A good first degree and, normally, relevant professional experience.

How are you assessed?

By coursework assignments of up to 5,000 words and a 20,000-word dissertation or 10,000-word report.

Attendance

Face-to-face evening sessions. Attendance may vary depending on your choice of optional modules.

More information

Academic papers, written by students on this programme, based on their dissertation work, can be read in volume 7 of the online journal Reflection Education.

 

Core modules

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