Master of Teaching (MTEACH)

The Master of Teaching is an innovatory degree offered by Stranmillis University College.   The degree aims to support serving teachers seeking to achieve Masters level accreditation for the highest standards of professional reflection and action in their own classrooms and schools. Teachers will be provided with the opportunity to review their own professional development, research their practice and investigate new ways of improving pupil learning.  

The degree provides a learning climate in which the study of teaching can be a developing and enjoyable social experience.  Developments in teaching and in the curriculum, classroom innovations, school improvement projects and focused enquires into practice form the basis of reflection and enquiry on the MTeach.

• Provides support for teachers through sustained continuing professional development;
• Is designed for educational practitioners and leaders who are interested in their own learning for the benefit of their pupils or students;
• Supports and credits high-level practice through an emphasis on teaching as a scholarly activity and promotes a better understanding of learning;
• Is managed and monitored via a blend of online and face-to-face learning;
• Encourages participants to work with other teachers in online and face-to-face groups, sharing workplace action and research with mentors who are recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education to be among the best in their field;
• Is delivered using a blend of online and face-to-face learning environments which enables participants to study at the times and places which work best for them;
• Provides a comprehensive range of web-based resources which are continually updated to reflect the latest concepts, methods and practices in teaching, learning and professional development.

The degree may be completed within three years or may be spread over a maximum of six years.

Entitlement to the Award of Master of Teaching
(MTeach)
The award of Master of Teaching will be made to candidates who have successfully completed 180 points at level M, through completion of four taught modules and a research dissertation.   The degree of Master of Teaching may be awarded with distinction on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners.  Students who have accumulated 60 points on the MTeach or who have successfully completed TWO taught modules may graduate with the Advanced Certificate in Teaching (AdvCerT).  Students who have accumulated 120 points on the MTeach or who have successfully completed FOUR taught modules may graduate with the Diploma in the Advanced Study in Teaching (DAST).

Admission Requirements
Candidates for admission to the Master of Teaching programme must hold a professional teaching qualification and have an honours degree or equivalent qualification in education.   They must be practising teachers normally in full-time employment and with continuing access to a school or other educational setting. Admission will be restricted to candidates who demonstrate through interview and by testimonial, interest and experience in improving their practice through evidence-based reflective and/or collaborative action with other professionals.

Credit Transfer

All students who successfully complete a PGCE at Masters level will be eligible to apply for 30 M Level credit points towards a Masters qualification.

Financial Arrangements
The course fee will be £600 per module (subject to confirmation) and may be paid by credit card.

Application:

MTeach Application Form Entry 2010

MTeach Entry 2010 Reference

or contact Academic Registry for an application pack or further information.