MEd Professional Practice
ApplyKey facts
- Start date: September
- Application deadline: August
- Study mode and duration: Part-time – minimum 2 years, maximum 5 years
Study with us
This course is for those who have gained previous credits at Masters level from a professional teaching diploma or equivalent and who wish to 'top-up' their awards to a full Masters qualification.
Please note: A maximum of 120 masters level credits gained while on the PGDE can be added to the MEd Professional Practice.
Why this course?
The course is flexible in that it offers you the opportunity to study either face-to-face or online through the modules chosen. It also enables you to engage in your own research through the production of a 15,000-word dissertation.
This course gives you an ideal opportunity to upgrade your Masters-level qualifications into a recognised and respected award.
What you’ll study
In your first year, you'll study Research Methods and Reasoning. This class will introduce you to research methods and equip you to undertake your dissertation in Year 2.
You'll also study an optional module which can be chosen from areas such as inclusion or early career development.
For those who have more than 80 Masters-level credits, some further reductions in study can be made.
Major projects
In your second year, you'll undertake a major dissertation in an area negotiated between yourself and University staff.
You'll engage in research, either desk-based or empirical and produce a report of approximately 15,000 words. Throughout the research you'll be supported by your supervisor who will guide you through the process.
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Research Methods & Reasoning
This class provides support in developing a critical and informed understanding of research methods in relation to your own planned dissertation project.
It also provides support in understanding research ethics and how they relate to your own research and provides support in meeting the requirements of the ethical approval process.
Providing Effective Educational Support
The content of this class focuses on the following topics:
- Concepts underpinning barriers to learning
- Learning Theories
- What is effective learning?
- Barriers to learning in the classroom
- Inclusive pedagogy
- Learners characteristics: individuality or difference?
- Identifying barriers and determining support needs
Policy and Practice: early career development
This module is intended for early career teachers (within their first 5 years of teaching). It enables them to build upon the education they received during their PGDE and their early career experiences.
The Donaldson report recommends that teachers in Scotland should have a Masters account which enables them to build up Masters credits over the course of their teaching career.
This module forms a bridge between academic study during the PGDE year and early career activities.Child-centred and Child-Focused approaches to Practitioner Research
Learning for Sustainability
This class is designed to help teachers understand the principles of sustainable development, global citizenship and learning in the outdoors.
The course will reflect on the links to the GTCS standards and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Learning & teaching
All modules make use of our virtual learning environment, Myplace. In addition, the face-to-face modules are delivered by lectures and seminars; online modules are taught solely via Myplace.
You'll also benefit from the input of guest lecturers.
Assessment
Assessment varies from module to module but is always in the form of continuous assessment. There are no summative examinations.
As part of the MEd Professional Practice, my dissertation linked to my role in pastoral care. I was able to share my findings with my colleagues, which was a positive experience.
Entry requirements
| Academic requirements | An undergraduate degree and credits at Level 11 of the SCQF framework from a recognised postgraduate or professional graduate teaching qualification. Please note: A maximum of 120 masters level credits gained while on the PGDE can be added to the MEd Professional Practice.
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| English language requirements | Please check our English requirements before making your application. |
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Fees & funding
All fees quoted are per 20 credit module unless stated otherwise. Please note second year will be subject to increases.
Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
Annual revision of fees
Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually. The University will take a range of factors into account, including, but not limited to, UK inflation, changes in delivery costs and changes in Scottish and/or UK Government funding. Changes in fees will be published on the University website in October each year for the following year of study and any annual increase will be capped at a maximum of 10% per year.
| Scotland | £861 per 20 credits |
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| England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £861 per 20 credits |
| Republic of Ireland |
If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status. For more information and advice on tuition fee status, you can visit the UKCISA - International student advice and guidance - Scotland: fee status webpage. Find out more about the University of Strathclyde's fee assessments process. |
| International | £2,394 per 20 credits |
| Available scholarships | Take a look at our scholarships search for funding opportunities. |
| Visa & immigration | International students may have associated visa and immigration costs. Please see student visa guidance for more information. |
Please note: The fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Find out more about fees.
How can I fund my course?
Scottish postgraduate students
Scottish postgraduate students may be able to apply for support from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). The support is in the form of a tuition fee loan and for eligible students, a living cost loan. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Students coming from England
Students ordinarily resident in England may be to apply for postgraduate support from Student Finance England. The support is a loan of up to £10,280 which can be used for both tuition fees and living costs. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Students coming from Wales
Students ordinarily resident in Wales may be to apply for postgraduate support from Student Finance Wales. The support is a loan of up to £10,280 which can be used for both tuition fees and living costs. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Students coming from Northern Ireland
Postgraduate students who are ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland may be able to apply for support from Student Finance Northern Ireland. The support is a tuition fee loan of up to £5,500. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Careers
This Masters qualification will enhance your standing in the professional community. Drawing on the experiences you had while undertaking your postgraduate teacher education and subsequently in the classroom, you can extend your knowledge and abilities in the area of professional practice.
This will place you in a better position to move forward in your career in education and to develop sound pedagogies that enhance your work.
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