MA in Education (Evidence Based Practice)
- Part-time
- Entry requirements: Please see the entry requirements tab below
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This is a new course for September 2020. This is a full Master’s course and so is eligible for a Master’s loan. Our MA in Education (Evidence Based Practice) is an eighteen-month, part-time course for teachers and school leaders to develop expertise in the field of education through critical evaluation of research and scholarship.
The course consists of a module on the latest in evidence based practice, a literature review, which informs a research project to explore an educational issue with a view to improving the candidate’s own professional practice or that of others. The study culminates in a dissertation involving a candidate’s own project in their school or research in a wider field of education.
To take this MA you may only need to spend one day away from your school. The course date in 2021 is Saturday 5 June or as an alternative Saturday 26 June.
What is the point of doing an MA when I have a PGCE or am an experienced teacher?
- Professionals do not stop learning at any stage in their working lives. Doctors and lawyers, for example, have to have regular refresher courses. In the same way, teachers need a framework like an MA within which to learn about recent research in education and be prompted to consider whether they could be even better at what they do.
- Not only will you learn about recent research in education, but you will also learn how to do research yourself.
- Having taken the trouble to gain this qualification will show your employer and future employers that you are a serious, professional employee.
- You will find the course intellectually stimulating.
Course content
You are normally expected to come for only one day to the University of Buckingham. On this day you will study:
- Conducting a literature review
- Academic writing of a literature review and critical evaluation
- Research methods
- Project/dissertation planning and design
- Ethics in educational research
If you cannot come to the UK, then we require a minimum of ten trainees who can come together in one city in August or September and the tutor will come to you.
You will submit three essays and a dissertation under the guidance of the university tutor.
To apply for this course, you must:
- have a degree from a UK University (2.2 or above) or equivalent
- be working in a school
Applicants must also pay a non-refundable £275 registration fee.
Fees are invoiced for in September, at the beginning of the course, and can be paid in termly instalments or in one lump sum. Termly instalments can be arranged directly with the Finance department upon receipt of the invoice.
All staff at COBIS member schools get a 5% discount on course fees. To ensure discount is applied please select COBIS from the partnership box on your application form.
Accommodation
As there is no requirement to attend the University of Buckingham for more than one day while on this course accommodation is not provided.
Please use the ‘Apply Now’ button or contact The School of Education on +44 (0)1280 820222 or email. To apply you will need to supply:
- copy of PGCE certificate and transcript to show credit level (if you have one)
- copy of passport photo page (and visa/work permit where necessary)
- head and shoulder style photo for your University identity card
The closing date for applications is 17 July 2020.
Terms and conditions for prospective students
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