University College Plymouth St Mark & St John

1.  Programme Title
Professional Development (International)
MEd/PGDip/PGCert

2.  Duration

o Full-time:  one year at UCP Marjon (October-September)
o Part-time: up to three years on a modular basis in UCP Marjon in Plymouth ( or for a group in their own country with direct teaching and on-line support).

3.  Entry Requirements

A 1st degree (Bachelor level) and two or more years of relevant experience.  In addition, those applicants whose mother tongue is not English will need to provide evidence of proficiency in the language (e.g. IELTS,  minimum 6.5; iBT 100; TOEFL 570 – written version).  Also, applicants may wish to seek recognition for prior learning or achievement at universities and other HE institutions or approved professional bodies.

4.  How to Apply

Interested applicants should initially contact the International Office (international@ucpmarjon.ac.uk) with enquiries or for details of fees and for application forms.  Initial on-line application is also possible. 

5.  Programme Overview
The Professional Development (International) programme is designed for education professionals (teachers, trainers, managers, advisers) in any content area, working in English medium contents.  It aims to provide development opportunities in a range of educational roles from school leadership to school-based mentor.  Participants can choose from a wide range of modules (subject to availability) and build new knowledge, skills and awareness according to their professional needs.

6.  Module Titles

Participants chose any 4 modules from the list of available modules.

Examples:

PGCert (60 credits)

• Skills for Effective Professional Support (60 credits)
• Managing and Organising the Professional Development of Teachers
PGDip (60 credits)

• Leadership in Education
• Understanding Educational Chanage

Please enquire for further information to the International Office about availability of options

Research Modules (60 credits):

Either     Dissertation (20,000 words) (60 credits)    or  Practitioner Research (30 credits) and Professional Study (10-12,000 words)(30 credits)

7.  Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The modules are taught in a variety of ways with an emphasis on active learning methods appropriate for adult education in small to medium-sized groups.  These include interactive skills-training sessions, seminars, discussion groups and reading syndicates, supported by lectures where appropriate.

Each module is assessed by means of written assignments and portfolio tasks.  Assignments link theory and practice and include research-driven elements, as well as requiring appropriate background reading.  Portfolio tasks invite the participants to develop their capacities as learners.

8.  Fees and Funding

The full-time and part-time in UCP Marjon postgraduate fees are indicated on our website at :
www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/feesandfunding.  Occasionally, fee reduction scholarships are available.  Please contact the Postgraduate Programme Leader.

9.  Programme Leader

Please contact us at mailto:international@ucpmarjon.ac.ukfor further information or advice.