Education (Advanced Standing) MA

Our MA in Education (Advanced Standing) is an ideal choice for those who already hold a postgraduate qualification in the field of education, allowing you to use your existing credits towards a full master’s degree.<br/><br/>This course gives you the tools to help you apply advanced teaching techniques in a professional setting, helping you to develop in your current teaching role or start a career in educational research. Specialist pathways in Practice Education and Positive Education provide dedicated spaces in which to engage with your career interests through study.<br/><br/>**Why study this subject?**<br/>Employers looking to fill leadership and advanced practitioner roles are increasingly looking for candidates with a masters level understanding of the sector.<br/><br/>This course is a highly structured part-time route to gaining a higher qualification in education. Weve designed this course for those who are working in a range of areas, including:<br/><br/><br/>- primary education<br/><br/><br/>- secondary education<br/><br/><br/>- higher and further education<br/><br/><br/>- practice education in health and social care.<br/><br/><br/>We offer dedicated pathways for Positive Education and Practice Education:<br/><br/>Positive Education: this pathway puts wellbeing at the heart of Education. You will critically consider strategies to address the increasing mental health and wellbeing challenges in your sector. The course offers experienced practitioners opportunities to reflect on and plan initiatives to support wellbeing through education. The Positive Education pathway brings together our substantial expertise in Positive Psychology and Education, providing a space for you to discuss, plan and implement evidence-based practice in Positive Education. <br/><br/>Practice Education: this dedicated pathway engages with the unique opportunities and challenges of learning and teaching in a practice setting. Grounded in practice, this course brings together significant expertise from both Practice and Education to enhance your profile as an advanced Practice Educator.<br/><br/>**Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?**<br/>At BNU, our teaching is centred around you. We teach in small groups to make sure you get the support you need. Assignments have been designed to enable you to focus on issues relevant to your professional context, providing you with the opportunity to combine theory with practice.<br/><br/>Our MA Education (Advanced Standing) has been developed with your needs in mind. It offers a great deal of flexibility both in its structure and in the way that the teaching is delivered. This flexibility allows students to design their studies to meet professional interests and areas of practice.<br/><br/>**What will I study?**<br/>This course offers a comprehensive qualification in education. You will develop your research, analysis and critical thinking skills. You will also build an understanding of educational theories and approaches. Your studies will enable you to take an in-depth look at current educational management practice, theory, research and policy.<br/><br/>The programme encourages you to apply principles in practice where possible, providing you with the chance to study a particular area of education in-depth. We expect you to carry out a sustained research study that involves:<br/><br/><br/>- a critical review of current knowledge in a specific area of educational practice<br/><br/><br/>- blending different research findings<br/><br/><br/>- reaching appropriate conclusions.<br/><br/><br/>Through your research, you will also be able to make evidence-based recommendations relevant to your chosen area of educational practice or interest.