MEd Professional Practice in Education
University of Central Lancashire
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MEd - Master of Education

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MEd - Master of Education

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Our Masters in Professional Practice in Education programme is ideal for educational practitioners currently employed in various phases of education. This includes Primary Secondary Further Education Higher Education and broader educational settings such as Alternative Provision and Academies.Due to the practice-based nature of the MEd, you must be a practicing teacher/educator to undertake modules on this programme. Youll also have the option to exit with a PGDip after two years or one year if ...Read more

Our Masters in Professional Practice in Education programme is ideal for educational practitioners currently employed in various phases of education. This includes Primary Secondary Further Education Higher Education and broader educational settings such as Alternative Provision and Academies.Due to the practice-based nature of the MEd, you must be a practicing teacher/educator to undertake modules on this programme. You'll also have the option to exit with a PGDip after two years or one year if you have sufficient accreditation to prior learning (APL) credits. Our aim is to support your professional development as a reflective researcher within a collaborative research community. This programme is all about critically engaging with your professional practice.The course offers a part-time progression pathway for educators from different sectors who wish to study at postgraduate level. It caters to teachers, trainers and tutors seeking to enhance their career and achieve a Master's in Education.The course also acts as a progression route for our teaching partnership, which provides PGCE and CertEd awards in post-compulsory education. It supports individuals working in the Further Education sector. It also offers progression for those pursuing the PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.

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WUSCA ranking:
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26/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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70th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
87th

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree. Participants on the in-house programme will normally be employed by the University of Central Lancashire or in an associated Higher Education Institution or college of Further Education. Applicants will have demonstrated ability to cope with Masters level study either through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning or previous qualifications. Access to the programme will be open to new participants with previous appropriate Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificates from other institutions but degree and extent of Accreditation of Prior Learning or credits will be agreed on an individual case by case basis.

Tuition fees

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£4,767 per year

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£1,050 per 20 credits

Students from EU

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2025/26 full time fee is £17,900 and it is a guide for part time students.

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate...

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston Campus Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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