MA - Education Professional Practice (with pathways)

How you will learn

This MA is designed to run as distance learning online. You will be able to engage with the modules at a distance and in your own time. While there will be some face to face workshops and opportunities for meeting with tutors, the online provision will allow you to access material and appropriate learning activities via the virtual learning environment (VLE) on Blackboard so that you do not miss out if you cannot attend. The learning and teaching strategies are designed to ensure that students can engage fully with the programme whether they are based close to a University Gateway or working at a distance in the UK or overseas. This means that the programme will be delivered online using the range of teaching and learning strategies now afforded by the University VLE with the option of attending the regular Saturday workshops. You will be part of a learning community, engaging in learning experiences that are intellectually stimulating and enriching.

How you will be assessed

It is intended that whichever pathway a student is on they will engage in a variety of different forms of assessment which are designed to provide a creative and balanced strategy across the programme. We provide a range of engaging and challenging opportunities that are relevant to the needs of the workplace, allowing for authentic assessment and effective feedback to enable student success. The programme promotes the concept of ‘assessment for learning’ to enable the development of independent and autonomous thinkers through formative and summative assessment opportunities in each module.

Tuition Fees

2025 - 2026

• £6,900 - UK
• £14,900 - International

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

International Finance

At the University of Cumbria, we offer affordable tuition fees for international and EU students looking to study at one of our main four campuses. No matter your choice of course or career path, our International Team is here to support you.

Funding

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. You can find out more about Student Finance specifically for PGCE Students on the PGCE Finance webpages.

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs. For example all students will need to purchase stationery and may wish to purchase some text books. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc. although such features are usually options within the course.

Books are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change, course welcome information will provide you with an indicative list for the year.

Books and Journals

Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year.

Stationery

Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.