MA Higher Education

The Higher Education MA course available at the University of Huddersfield is a part-time course designed for those who teach or support learning at university level. It provides participants with an understanding of contemporary knowledge and skills needed for today's higher education environment. Course Content: The program content is structured in a modular fashion, thereby providing flexibility and options tailored to students' career aspirations. It covers key knowledge areas such as research, exploring learning and teaching in Higher Education, enhancing academic practice, and issues of policy and direction in Higher Education.Key Modules: The course revolves around critical modules: Exploring Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (30 credits), Enhancing Academic Practice (30 credits), Issues of Policy and Direction in Higher Education (30 credits), and a culminating Research Project (60 credits).Accreditations: The course has been endorsed by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and credits gained may be used as evidence of accredited professional development.Future Careers: This MA can open doors for the opportunity to further career progression at universities or educational institutions. Given the breadth and depth of study, career pathways after completion of this course could include senior university or college roles in teaching or administration, policy roles related to higher education nationally or internationally, or using the skills learnt to enhance your present role.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.