Professional Learning and Leadership

The Master’s course has two strands – taught route and professional enquiry route.

Both routes have been designed with the aim of providing a challenging but rewarding qualification that reflects the contemporary developments which are taking place in Scotland’s post-16 education sector.

Course objectives

Each module within the course has its own set of specific objectives. However, overall the course sets itself objectives which will enable participants to:

• Reflect, analyse and evaluate policies and practices within the sector
• Develop their own knowledge and skills for future continuous advancement

Entrance requirements

You will normally have a relevant degree from a Higher Education institution in the United Kingdom, or a degree of equivalent standard from an institution outside the United Kingdom.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your  proficiency such as a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum 6 in each skill), or  TOEFL: Listening 23, Reading 23, Speaking 23, Writing 23.

Funding

information on possible sources of funding

Modes of study

Part-time

Course start date

September and February

Structure and content

You will complete six of the following list below:

• Strategic Multi-Professional Learning and Working
• Managing Inclusion and Diversity
• Leading and Developing People and Organisations
• Policy, Provision and Change in Lifelong Learning
• Teaching and Supporting International and ESOL Students
• Strategic Planning and Finance
• Professional Enquiry
• Collaborative Professional Enquiry – Part 1
• Collaborative Professional Enquiry – Part 2

Delivery and assessment

The course is taught using a combination of lectures, seminars and online. Materials are made available via the internet.

The attendance requirement for most modules is two days per module, with all course materials available online in advance.

Preparation

Contact the School for information on your timetable and reading lists.

Recommended reading

This will be provided on enrolment for the course.

Example timetable

The timetable below is a typical example, but your own timetable may be different.

These modules are taught over two, three or four full days will tutorial support as appropriate and some self-study and online learning is involved.

Module titles

EDUP43	Strategic Multi-Professional Learning and Working
EDUP47	Managing Inclusion and Diversity
EDUP48	Leading and Developing People and Organisations
EDUP49	Teaching and Supporting International and ESOL Students
EDUP50	Strategic Planning and Finance
EDUP51	Policy, provision and change in lifelong learning
EDUP52	Professional Enquiry
EDUP53	Collaborative Professional Enquiry Part 1
EDUP54	Collaborative Professional Enquiry Part 2

Course Director

Jim Bradley

RAE rating

The School of Education was rated number 1 in Scotland in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).

Find out more

http://www.stir.ac.uk/education

Career opportunities

The Master’s course of study is designed to equip those engaged in education and training in the post-16 sector to enhance and develop their knowledge and skills. For those working in this sector, there is an increasing demand for expertise not only within the classroom environment but also for management roles. The achievement of a Master’s degree may be perceived as a career advantage.