Master of Professional Studies in Education

Summary

The MProfStuds is a masters degree with a professional focus. It can be a useful way to continue your postgraduate study if you already have a masters degree.

Programme highlights

Opportunity to build knowledge, skills and experience in educational includes a 60-point dissertation on a research area of interest. Courses are offered by a range of delivery modes.

Opportunities

The Master of Professional Studies in Education will be of special interest to teachers with three years of teaching experience who hold either a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary, Primary or Early Childhood Education) or a Bachelor of Physical Education (four-year degree) as it allows you to go from these qualifications directly to study at Masters level. It is also a masters option for those who have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education.

Content

The programme includes an approved 30-point research methods course, a 60-point dissertation and a 30-point course associated with your research area, giving a coherent whole to the programme of study.

Delivery: Weekly evening lectures and on-campus block courses at Epsom Campus. Some courses offered by online/study guide. Some courses may be offered at other campuses.

Further study

From a masters degree you can go on to doctoral study. The Faculty of Education and Social Work offers two programmes at doctoral level – the Doctor of Education (EdD) and the Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD).