MA EDUCATION PROGRAMME INFORMATION 2024-25 “An excellent combination of theoretical and practical approaches – I have really enjoyed the course and professional discussions.” Former student
Excellent combination of theoretical and practical approaches… I have really enjoyed the course and professional discussion.
My teaching has changed from procedural number work to investigative hands on learning, which gives the children a much deeper understanding.
WHAT OUR CURRENT STUDENTS SAY...
I have greater confidence in my own ability and better knowledge means that I am able to respond more effectively.
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Other staff in school have benefitted from the material and from the training I have been given.
MA EDUCATION MA Education at Winchester is grounded in research-based teaching, with practitioners constructing practical theories of the situations which confront them in their professional life and testing them in action. The programme is suitable for teachers working in primary, secondary and post-compulsory settings as well as workplace educators. The programme is designed to enhance and deepen pedagogic knowledge of learning and aspects of students’ professional role in the workplace. Students build up credits by undertaking a range of option modules, allowing them to focus on issues relevant to their own professional practice. The programme is delivered via seminars which combine tutor-led input with opportunities to learn through peer reflection and debate. Each module will have opportunities for campus-based sessions, together with online learning opportunities. The proportion of campus-based to online learning will be dependent on the nature of the module content, with some flexibility to take into account student needs and preferences. PROGRESSION THROUGH THE MA EDUCATION (MA ED) PROGRAMME Title of Programme: MA Education Total number of credits required to complete final award of MA Ed: 180 credits Entry points: September (usually commencing with 20 credit module) and January (usually commencing with 40 credit module) Do you have any previous Masters credits you wish us to consider putting towards your MA Ed? We will need a transcript from the awarding institution so that we can transfer the credits (maximum of 80 Level 7 credits). MA EDUCATION (MA ED) PROGRAMME MAP Award
Module Pathways
Total Credits
Duration (part time)
1 year
Phase 1 60 credits
PG Certificate
20 credit Option Module
40 credit Option Module
60
Phase 2 60 credits
PG Diploma
20 Credit Compulsory Module
40 credit Option Module
60
Phase 3 60 credits
MA Education
Dissertation 60 credits
TOTAL
1 year
60
1 year
180
3 years
If you are interested in exploring further the options available within the MA Education programme , you are encouraged to arrange to meet with the programme leader. Please email cpd@winchester.ac.uk Contact: CPD@winchester.ac.uk
PATHWAY OPTIONS INDEPENDENT WORK BASED RESEARCH ROUTE (IWBR) The IWBR route is a flexible route through a suite of three option modules which enable you to explore an element of pedagogy in your own classroom practice, school leadership role or an aspect of school improvement. It involves a series of group twilight sessions with a course tutor who will support you in designing and implementing your project. The first module in the IWBR suite offers the opportunity to reflect analytically on an aspect of professional practice situated in your own setting, to form the basis for a literature-based enquiry. The second module supports the development of skills to enable you to reflect analytically on an aspect of professional practice, drawing on reflective practice approaches. The third module is designed to support the development of empirical research skills within the context of a small-scale research project, relevant to your professional context. MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN EDUCATION This module will examine the contribution of education to mental health and wellbeing. It involves a critical examination of current educational practices, including recent initiatives and will explore some of the alternative approaches developed in this country and elsewhere. The emphasis will be on critical engagement with research, evidence, explanation and critical thinking in examining this field. Throughout the twilight group sessions students will be encouraged to critically examine their own professional practice in approaches to enhancing mental health and wellbeing.
Contact: CPD@winchester.ac.uk
Contact: CPD@winchester.ac.uk
EXEMPLAR PATHS THROUGH THE MA EDUCATION EXAMPLE OF PG CERTIFICATE PHASE ENTRY POINT (YEARS 1, 2 AND 3) David is a recently qualified teacher with a BA Education. He starts the programme in September by taking a 20 credit module through the Independent Work Based Research route (IWBR). In January he moves onto a 40 credit module by continuing with a further project focussing on an aspect of his school’s improvement plan through the IWBR route. At the beginning of his second year of study (September) he moves on to the compulsory 20 credit module – Introducing Mixed Methods in Social Research. To complete his PG Dip phase, he takes a 40 credit module in January through the IWBR route focussing on an area of interest in preparation for his Dissertation. The Independent Study module (Dissertation) is the final year of the MA and is worth 60 credits. Phase
Timeline
Course/Module
Credits
Year 1 PG Cert
Sem 1 (from Sept) Sem 2 (Jan)
20 credit module via the IWBR route 40 credit module via the IWBR route
20 40
Year 2 PG Dip
Sem 1 (from Sept) Sem 2 (from January)
20 credit module Research Methods course (mandatory) 40 credit module via the IWBR route
20 40
Year 3 MA
Sem 1 (from September for one year)
Independent Study (Dissertation)
60
EXAMPLE PG DIPLOMA PHASE ENTRY POINT (YEARS 2-3 WITH 60 CREDITS TO RPL IN) Grace works as a Special Needs Teacher in a primary school and has already achieved the NASENCo Accreditation (PG Cert) which gives her 60 Level 7 Masters Credits. As her NASENCo was awarded within the last five years, she is able to transfer the 60 credits into the MA via the RPL process (Recognition of Prior Learning). Therefore, she enters the programme at the PG Diploma phase in Semester 1 by undertaking the mandatory 20 credits of research methods. As she is interested in promoting pupil wellbeing and mental health, she moves onto a 40 credit module on the Wellbeing course in Semester 2. She completes the programme by undertaking the Dissertation in her final year. Phase
Timeline
Course/Module
Credits
PG Cert
N/A
Transfer in 60 credits from NASENCo Accreditation course via RPL process
60
Year 2 PG Dip
Sem 1 (from Sept) Sem 2 (from Jan)
20 credit Research Methods course (mandatory) 40 credit module Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
20 40
Year 3 MA
Sem 1 (from September for one year)
Independent Study (Dissertation)
60
Contact: CPD@winchester.ac.uk
EXAMPLE PG DIPLOMA PHASE ENTRY POINT (YEARS 2-3 WITH 60 CREDITS TO RPL IN) Neelan has completed one of the NPQ courses at the University of Winchester which gives her 80 Level 7 Masters credits to transfer in against the PG Cert and the beginning of the PG Dip phase. She starts by completing the 60 credit compulsory research methods module and then in Semester 2 does a 40 credit module exploring aspects of leadership through the IWBR route. She completes the programme by undertaking her Dissertation in the final year. Phase
Timeline
Course/Module
Credits
PG Cert
N/A
Transfer in 60 credits from NPQ via the RPL process
60
Year 2 PG Dip
Sem 1 (Sept) Sem 2 (Jan)
20 credits of Research Methods (mandatory) 40 credit module via the IWBR route
40
Year 3 MA
Sem 1 (from September for one year)
Independent Study (Dissertation)
60
Contact: CPD@winchester.ac.uk
MA EDUCATION TUITION FEES FOR 2024-25* Fees for 2024-25
PG Cert (Year 1 60 credits)
PG Dip (Year 2 60 credits)
Dissertation (Year 3 60 credits)
Full cost £9,550*
£3,184
£3,184
£3,184
*Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increase POSTGRADUATE LOANS Students beginning the MA in Education at The University of Winchester are eligible to apply for a postgraduate loan however they must meet the criteria (please see link below) and commit to completing the MA Education in full within the specified period of three years. Please note that if you have previous Masters credits (for example a PGCE) that you wish to use towards the MA then according to the guidelines you are not eligible for the PG Loan. Full details of the loan (including eligibility) are available from www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Contact: CPD@winchester.ac.uk
FAQs HOW DO I APPLY TO THE MA EDUCATION? If you wish to apply for a place please visit winchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-to-apply You can also contact CPD@winchester.ac.uk at any time during the year for further information and support in choosing the right route/pathway for you or a digital copy of this booklet. WHEN DO SESSIONS TAKE PLACE? Taught sessions are twilights which are mainly online sessions, with some campus-based elements. The exception will be the compulsory Research Methods Module which is run over four Saturdays and will involve campus-based elements. I ALREADY HAVE MASTERS’ CREDITS FROM PREVIOUS STUDY. CAN I USE THEM TOWARDS MY MA EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER? If you have any previous Masters credits that you would like to put towards your MA Ed, we will need a transcript from the awarding institution so that we transfer the credits – you can transfer a maximum of 80 Level 7 credits. These credits can normally only be used if awarded in the last five years. WHAT IF I DECIDE TO WITHDRAW FROM MY PROGRAMME OF STUDY? WILL I STILL HAVE TO PAY MY TUITION FEES? If a student withdraws from or interrupts their course after enrolment and during an academic year, they are liable to pay a proportion of their course fees. These liabilities apply to all full time and part time students, regardless of the source of funding. CAN I PAY MY FEES IN INSTALMENTS? The University has a Recurring Card Payment (RCP) instalment scheme which is available to self-funding students. However, if your fees are being paid by a sponsor (eg your school/employer) then the fees must be paid in full at enrolment. Students will be asked to provide a letter from their employer confirming their financial support. IS THERE CAR PARKING AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS? Car Parking is free of charge and available on Campus after 4pm and at weekends. PG OPEN EVENINGS If you would like to talk to the course team the University hold Open Evenings please see: winchester.ac.uk/openevenings FURTHER INFORMATION Further information about the course can be found at: winchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/ma-education For Terms and Conditions please see: winchester.ac.uk/about-us/leadership-and-governance/termsandconditions Please check: winchester.ac.uk/about-us/leadership-and-governance policies-and-procedures for all policies and procedures. Contact: CPD@winchester.ac.uk