Practitioner Enquiry Master of (MEd)
MEd Practitioner Enquiry: 24–36 months part time
MEd Practitioner Enquiry (Leadership): 24–36 months part time
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: part time £1,835
International: part time fees
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
Programme Overview
The MEd in Practitioner Enquiry is a professional qualification, which aims to equip you with the skills to research your own professional practice in education. Practitioner enquiry is strongly influenced by the student’s allegiance to their own learners, their belief that practice can always be improved and, where appropriate, their recognition of the priorities of their employing institution.
+Modules
This is a part-time programme designed specifically for working teachers, lecturers and education leaders. It provides you with opportunities to develop your professional and academic knowledge and skills, which in turn enhance the learning opportunities of your pupils, students and colleagues.
Essentially the programme is a research and development process that encourages you to be professionally critical and promotes innovative practice in the context of teaching as an evidence-based profession. In addition to the generic route, a leadership pathway is available through the selection of specific modules and a leadership dissertation.
All students complete taught modules, to suit their individual interests and complement their career progression. There are also specific modules designed to support early career and leadership progression. In each module, appropriate professional learning is based on exploring the links between practice, theory and research. Assessed work requires you to use both reflective and enquiry-based techniques in your own professional context to construct a portfolio. You also write a dissertation.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules for the MEd Practitioner Enquiry
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules for the MEd Practitioner Enquiry (Leadership)
+Entrance Requirements
An upper-second-class Honours degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with professional experience in an education-related setting.
It is essential that you are able to undertake action research in your current professional context. If you have successfully completed a Master’s-level initial teacher education course you may use your credits as the basis for the MEd Practitioner Enquiry.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.
+How to Apply
Visit our postgraduate application site.
Applications are considered throughout the year although specific deadlines for funding may apply.
There are two intakes for this programme each year - one in September and one in January.
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Jane White
School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6799
E-mail: ecls.ppd@ncl.ac.uk
The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences are holding an online taster course for students interested in any of our Masters in Education programmes. Please see the following page for more information: www.ncl.ac.uk/ecls/news/item/masters-in-education-introductory-taster
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Education.
