Overview

The Education programme at Aberystwyth University offers a transformative learning experience for educational professionals ranging from early-career teachers to senior leaders. This collaborative degree ensures that practitioners across Wales can access high-quality opportunities to refine their professional knowledge and engage deeply with academic research. By integrating theory with practice, the curriculum supports those looking to improve student learning outcomes through evidence-based enquiry.

Why Education at Aberystwyth University?

The School of Education at Aberystwyth University has been a centre for innovative study for over a century. Students benefit from the expertise of staff who are either PhD-qualified or highly experienced practitioners in the field. As part of a national collaboration between seven Welsh universities, the programme provides unique access to National Saturday events and conferences, allowing for extensive networking and knowledge sharing with peers across the country.

Careers with Education

This programme is specifically tailored to enhance the career trajectories of those already working within the Welsh education system. It supports professional advancement for school teachers, local authority advisory teachers, and college lecturers. Graduates are better equipped for leadership roles, curriculum innovation, and specialist positions in areas such as additional learning needs or educational equity within maintained and independent schools.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Collaborative and Professional Practice
Evidence-informed Practice
Pedagogy and Practice
Curriculum Leadership and Innovation
Emotional Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing
Equity and Diversity

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants are encouraged to apply for postgraduate study as early as possible

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry Requirements Candidates must• hold qualified teacher status (QTS) and be registered with the EWC as a teacher in a school, an advisory teacher in a local authority or a teacher in a setting such as a pupil referral unit (QTS and EWC registration must be maintained throughout the course of the programme) OR be a college lecturer and be registered with the EWC (EWC registration must be maintained throughout the course);• be employed by a maintained school in Wales / college in Wales / local authority in Wales as a teacher / lecturer / advisory teacher OR be employed by a registered independent school or specialist college.

English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent

Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

Tuition Fees

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22115 GBP / year

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10910 GBP / year

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Living costs

Aberystwyth

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 GBP / month

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Why Education at Aberystwyth University?

Careers with Education

Programme Structure

Key information

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