Teaching in Lifelong Learning Top-up MA

The Lifelong Learning course aims to enhance the professional standing and critical understanding of those working in the sector. It requires a 60-credit dissertation module, and students must have previous experience and understanding of educational research methods. The course covers topics such as youth disaffection at an alternative school in North West England and the efficacy of Restorative Practice (RP) in a high school in a northern UK city. Previous postgraduate level research methods module achievement is essential. The course details are available on the course detail page.

• an Honours degree (2:2 or above) or an equivalent professional qualification.
• a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent award, containing 120 credits at Masters level, or a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field and evidence of successful teaching experience .
• If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
• In addition you must also:

• evidence an appropriate level of understanding of educational research methods
• have experience of teaching, training or working in a relevant organisation in lifelong learning or in a related sector
• complete a satisfactory interview

A postgraduate qualification can help you stand out and advance your career. At Huddersfield, 98.4% of postgraduates find job or further education within six months after graduation, with nine out of ten working in professional or managerial positions. This data is based on the 2016/17 Higher Education Leaver Destination Survey.