The one-year online program is designed for educators who yearn to make a difference. Through the program, they develop critical thinking skills and strong leadership qualities, propelling them to success in today’s dynamic learning environment
Master of Arts in Education
Program Overview
The MA Education programme empowers educators to become critical thinkers and impactful leaders within the dynamic field of education. It offers a flexible learning platform that blends theoretical exploration with practical application, ensuring graduates possess the adaptability and knowledge to thrive in diverse educational settings.
The programme fosters the development of critical practitioners adept at integrating theory with real-world scenarios. Through a values-driven curriculum and emphasis on dynamic curriculum design, graduates are equipped to navigate the evolving education landscape and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
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Modules
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
- Provide a detailed rationale for their intended research;
- Critically synthesis the identified literature landscape for the research enquiry;
- Critically assess and compare research paradigms, methodologies and methods;
- Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of any ethical considerations in line with university processes and BERA guidelines;
- Demonstrate, justify and synthesise appropriate methods for data analysis;
- Evidence critical thinking about research outcomes on practice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
- Identify and critically synthesise a wide range of primary and secondary digital and printed media;
- Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of approaching scholarship in an ethical manner;
- Demonstrate enhanced knowledge and critical practice in their chosen field of study;
- Critically reflect on the contribution of the independent study to furthering knowledge in the field of study;
- Critically summarise the outcomes of the study on enhancing personal and professional practice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
- Critically evaluate and synthesise selected theories and scholarship which relate to reflective practice;
- Demonstrate the practice of reflective writing;
- Demonstrate and critically apply reflexivity;
- Critically read and evaluate autobiography as an example of reflective practice/s; Demonstrate high-level and sustained autonomy in planning and practising reflection and other writing.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of selected philosophies informing values and practice;
- Critically evaluate the possible potential and benefits of a values-informed approach to improving organisational outcomes;
- Critically reflect and apply a values-informed analysis to personal and professional practice;
- Identify and critically synthesise solution-focused case study/ies from a values-informed perspective;
- Evaluate the role of values in informing high-level organisational strategy
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and clarify own position, purpose and values vis-à-vis the research focus;
- Critically read, synthesise and evaluate relevant scholarship and wider literature within the specialist field;
- Carry out original research within an ethical framework;
- Critically interrogate research findings;
- Identify outcomes resulting from the research and make recommendations for future practice.
About Plymouth Marjon University, UK
Plymouth Marjon University has been a champion for social inclusion for over 180 years. From Foundation degrees and Apprenticeships to Undergraduate and Master’s degrees, committed students’ study hard to follow their passions in exciting careers. The University offers a wide variety of courses across education and teaching, health and wellbeing, and sport and rehabilitation.
Marjon is a small university with a big personality, from the roaring crowds at sport games to the social and friendly community. Students rank Plymouth Marjon highly, as England’s top 2 university for Student Satisfaction* and top 3 in England for Social Inclusion**.
Plymouth Marjon, ranked in the UK’s top 4 for Career Prospects***, works closely with a variety of experts and major industry partners to help its students gain vital experience and learn from the latest practices in their chosen sector. Students come away with practical skills and knowledge, bolstering their employability after graduating.
Marjon was awarded the top ranking of Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) by the Office for Students. The TEF is a national assessment of higher education institution teaching quality and student experience in England.
*Complete University Guide 2024
**Good University Guide 2024
***What Uni Student Choice Awards 2023
Assignment and Assessment
Plymouth Marjon University – Exeed College follows an assignment-based assessment approach, and the student needs to submit an assignment after each module.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have attained the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University
Documents Needed
- Duly filled application form
- Academic documents (Diploma and Bachelor’s degree with transcripts)
- Resume
- A copy of your passport
- A photograph
- Statement of purpose
- Experience/Employment letter