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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

12,150 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

The MEd Higher Education Practice course is ideal for practitioners working within, or have access to, a Higher Education (HE) or equivalent setting and wish to further develop their skills and knowledge within the diverse and changing contexts of contemporary Higher Education. The first stage of the qualification (Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert) helps prepare students’ application to the Higher Education Academy (HEA). This course is offered fully online and online with face-to-face learning study modes. The MEd in Higher Education Practice can be studied fully online or online with face-to-face learning modes (campus-based workshop activities of approximately 12 hours per module). International (non-EU) students can apply for the fully online option only.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

The MEd Higher Education Practice course is ideal for practitioners working within, or have access to, a Higher Education (HE) or equivalent setting and wish to further develop their skills and knowledge within the diverse and changing contexts of contemporary Higher Education. The first stage of the qualification (Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert) helps prepare students’ application to the Higher Education Academy (HEA). This course is offered fully online and online with face-to-face learning study modes. The MEd in Higher Education Practice can be studied fully online or online with face-to-face learning modes (campus-based workshop activities of approximately 12 hours per module). International (non-EU) students can apply for the fully online option only.

Admission Requirements

78+
6+
176+
54+

1 Year
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,040 GBP
International
12,150 GBP

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