Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

The MA in Residential Education is a one-year, part-time course for those working in or with an interest in boarding schools. It is offered in partnership with the Boarding Schools’ Association. This course allows those with experience in boarding, who are keen to research, to write about a topic of interest to them. The heart of the MA is a 12,000-15,000 word dissertation. You will do a literature review, which informs your dissertation, and you will learn about different research methods. You will be expected to read widely. To take this MA you only need to spend one day away from your school. The date in 2020 is Saturday 19 September. Applicants may be from state or independent boarding schools in the UK or abroad.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

The MA in Residential Education is a one-year, part-time course for those working in or with an interest in boarding schools. It is offered in partnership with the Boarding Schools’ Association. This course allows those with experience in boarding, who are keen to research, to write about a topic of interest to them. The heart of the MA is a 12,000-15,000 word dissertation. You will do a literature review, which informs your dissertation, and you will learn about different research methods. You will be expected to read widely. To take this MA you only need to spend one day away from your school. The date in 2020 is Saturday 19 September. Applicants may be from state or independent boarding schools in the UK or abroad.

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

87+

IELTS

6.5+

For entry onto the MA some candidates will have a PGCE – this may be a PGCE with 60 Master’s credits at level 7 from Buckingham or another university. For candidates with a level 6 PGCE or BSA Diploma (which is a helpful route into Master’s study) an additional module of study will be provided. For candidates without a PGCE or a degree, alternative entry requirements exist and can be discussed further with the School of Education team.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

3,150 GBP

International

Starts from

3,465 GBP

Scholarships

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MA in Residential Education

Buckingham Campus, Buckingham, United Kingdom

12 monthsProgramme duration

3,465 GBPTuition Fee/year

Jan-2000Starting Month

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