Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education (Advanced Standing) MA
University of Greater Manchester
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If you want the opportunity to make best use your skills as an educationalist by positively influencing your career prospects and improving your teaching and learning practice, top-up your PgCert to an MA Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education with the University of Bolton.We aim to help you develop an enhanced and critical awareness of current key issues in the higher and professional education sector, as well as your knowledge and understanding of the principles and ...Read more

If you want the opportunity to make best use your skills as an educationalist by positively influencing your career prospects and improving your teaching and learning practice, top-up your PgCert to an MA Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education with the University of Bolton.We aim to help you develop an enhanced and critical awareness of current key issues in the higher and professional education sector, as well as your knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories that underpin best practice in education. As well as reflecting on your own professional practice, well encourage and guide you in formulating creative solutions to complex educational problems.Our highly experienced and research active team will support you as you develop critical thinking and research evaluation skills and apply these during your independent masters-level project. Youll also have the chance to develop enhanced key skills in line with your personal and professional development needs for instance, team working and leadership, problem solving, autonomy and professional accountability.

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25/101
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Olivia
25 Feb 24

I like the community ethos of the university - it makes me feel happy and welcome. The smaller class sizes have also made it easier for me to get to know my peers...Read more

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Akeem
06 Feb 24

It has been a great experience with helping hand from students and tutors. Everyone is willing to help. The module is great and applicable to what is expected. Teachers are ready..Read more

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Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the University of Boltons Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education or an equivalent programme at masters level. You must be currently teaching in the context of the UK higher education sector and/or professional practice as youll be required to critically reflect on your experience of teaching and supporting learning at a higher education level and relate theory to practice within the context of the UK. Normally, youll also have at least an Upper Second Class (2.1) Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, and appropriate work experience.

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£5,664 per year

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Home students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Home fee of £5,664 for the academic year 2024/25.

£15,950 per year

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Overseas students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Overseas fee of £15,950 for the academic year 2024/25.

£15,950 per year

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Overseas students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Overseas fee of £15,950 for the academic year 2024/25.

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Olivia
25 Feb 24
I like the community ethos of the university - it makes me feel happy and welcome. The smaller class sizes have also made it easier for me to get to know my peers....
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Akeem
06 Feb 24
It has been a great experience with helping hand from students and tutors. Everyone is willing to help. The module is great and applicable to what is expected. Teachers are ready...
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University of Greater Manchester
Deane Road Bolton BL3 5AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bolton  0.2 miles away
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