Education Consultancy

• Research approaches
• Person-centred care
• Enabling and empowering service users
• Population and public health
• Psychology of health and wellbeing

• Integration of health and social care services
• Dementia care
• Palliative care
• Pain management
• Supporting people with long-term conditions

• Lead a team
• Teach others in your workplace
• Develop population/public health/quality improvement approaches

For the full MPA qualification you are required to accumulate 180 credits.

This is achieved with the completion of six 20-credit modules plus one 60-credit extended research project, the dissertation module.

• Comparative Governance & Public Administration (20 credits)
• Policy Analysis & Practice (20 credits)
• Contemporary Social Issues (20 credits)
• Crisis & communication (20 credits)
• The State, Globalization and Social Justice (20 credits)
• Applied Research Methods in Social Science (20 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)

Students achieving 120 credits are entitled to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration, or a Post-Graduate Diploma (PgD) in Combined Studies depending on the combination of modules achieved.

Students achieving 60 credits are entitled to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Social Science.

To achieve the MEd in Educational Studies you must complete six 20 credit modules and one 60 credit module. There are three stages to the programme:

• Postgraduate Certificate (three 20 credit modules)
• Postgraduate Diploma (three 20 credit modules)
• MEd (one 60 credit module)

The PGCert stage comprises the following core modules: Research Design in Education, Becoming Critical in Education, and Global Perspectives in Education. Success completing of the PGCert allows you to proceed to the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) where you will study one core module: Research and Pedagogy, and you will choose two out of the three optional modules: Philosophy of Education, Education of Sustainability, and Inclusive Leadership Practice.

Successful completion of the PgDip allows you to proceed to the MEd stage where you will have the choice of either completing a research module of Master’s Dissertation, or a taught module of Critical Discourse in Pedagogy and Practices.

• Research Design in Education (20 credits)
  This module will introduce students to the purposes and practice of educational research. Students will become familiar with the ontological and epistemological concepts underpinning research and with a range of methodologies. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to evaluate published research.
• Becoming Critical in Education (20 credits)
  The overarching aim of the module is that it serves as the core foundation module for the MEd Educational Studies. It offers participants an opportunity to explore what it is to be critical and approaches to criticality.
• Global Perspectives on Education (20 credits)
  The Global Perspectives on Education module is one of the foundational modules in the MEd Educational Studies programme and the module aims to introduce learners to the principles, underpinning theories, and core processes of global education to prepare them for global awareness

Core module:

• Research and Pedagogy (20 credits)
  The Research and Pedagogy module will equip students with a deeper understanding of applying research methods to design a viable and justified research project or an evidence-based teaching method proposal. The module will explore the main areas of research study design, concepts of research ethics and will provide an introduction to data analysis and statistical analysis. The module will also address the links between research and pedagogy in order to promote critical thinking about evidence-based approaches to professional practices in an educational setting.
  Optional modules where you have to choose two out of three:
• Philosophy of Education (20 credits)
  This module offers students an opportunity to explore philosophical thinking in relation to education and learning, and to develop a clear understanding of the theoretical and ethical underpinnings for their practice as educators. Drawing connections between contemporary issues in education and their own knowledge and practice, this module engages with key themes in philosophy of education, including ethics, epistemology and philosophy of mind.
• Education of Sustainability (20 credits)
  The Education for Sustainability module responds to the current global concerns regarding ecological, human, and economic health and vitality. Through this module students will gain sustainable literacy, understand visions of equity, social justice and inclusion through critically exploring ethical and behavioural issues, and the global agendas of development.
• Inclusive Leadership Practice (20 credits)
  The Inclusive Leadership Practices module equips participants to foster inclusive leadership, navigate diversity in race, culture, social class, ethnicity, religion, gender, and ability, and create and sustain inclusive schools by critically engaging with relevant theories and research.

Choose between one of the two 60 credit modules:

• Master’s Dissertation (60 credits)
  The Masters Dissertation module provides you with an extended opportunity to develop critical understanding of up-to-date scholarship in a topic of direct relevance to your specialism and to apply your knowledge of educational research in planning and conducting a small-scale study on this topic.
• Critical Discourse in Pedagogy and Practices (60 credits)
  The module is designed for practising teachers in the early years, primary, secondary, higher, and further education sectors, who wish to explore a pedagogical area of particular interest within their classroom practice or at a whole school level such as a cross-curricular theme. It enables the student to develop an informed and critical perspective with which to review a range of pedagogical issues in practice, developing theoretical and professional understanding.

• Fundamentals of Digital Forensics
• Foundations of Cyber Security
• Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
• Cyber Security: Law and Ethics
• Network Penetration Testing
• Malware Analysis
• Advanced Network Security
• Research Design and Methods
• Penetration Testing Programming
• Applied Cryptography
• Incident Response
• Threat Intelligence

Each taught module is worth 10 Credits

• Masters Project

The final project is 60 credits

• Business Data Communication and Networks (20 credits)
  This module covers a wide range of important networking layers, protocols, and concepts such as TCP/IP stack protocols and other operational networking technologies, which contribute effectively to the planning, design, development, acquisition, implementation, management, and evaluation of modern Business Data Communication and Networks. VMWare Virtualisation, Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark Packet Analysis and SDN-based experiments on testbeds will be provided on-campus to improve the hands-on practical skills of students.
• Database Design and Implementation (20 credits)
  This module covers the essential role of Database Management Systems (DBMS) and aims to provide practical skills in Structure Query Language (SQL), Entity-Relationship (ER) Modelling, and Database Implementation using Microsoft Access. Students will learn the Database Systems Development Lifecycle (DSDL) to design and implement effective database systems.
• Information Systems Analysis and Design (20 credits)
  This module is focused on the requirements analysis and system design in the context of IT-based business strategy. The Unified Modelling Language (UML) such as Use Case Diagram, Use Case Descriptions, Class Diagram and Sequence Diagrams will be utilised to collect data, visualise data, communicate systematic behaviour with objects, and construct an overall software system.

Students must complete two of the following pathway modules:

• Data Analysis and Visualisation (20 credits)
  To learn principles and concepts of data analysis and visualisation, and explore emerging trends and methodologies associated with such as data analytics and visual data discovery. To develop skills and gain hands-on experience in using Tableau on real-world data exploration, analysis and visualisation.
• Data Mining and Business Intelligence (20 credits)
  This module covers contemporary autonomous system operations through two components: Data Mining (DM) and Business Intelligence (BI). DM involves analysing large datasets to discover valuable information using techniques like classification, clustering, association rule mining, and anomaly detection. BI focuses on the techniques and technologies of a Data Management System (DMS) that support business processes and decision-making, covering data warehousing, OLAP, dashboards, and AI-based performance indicators. The module integrates these elements to provide a comprehensive overview of data extraction, AI-driven knowledge, and decision-making, delivered through hands-on projects and case studies for real-world experience.
• Information Technology Project Management (20 credits)
  This module offers a comprehensive introduction to project management principles, concepts, and theories with a focus on IT related projects, based on the Association for Project Management (APM) body of knowledge. Topics include project definition, stakeholder management, business strategy, investment appraisal, work breakdown, effort estimation, risk management, network analysis, scheduling, earned value analysis, and organisational behaviour theories.
• Enterprise Architecture (20 credits)
  This module emphasises the computing aspects of system architectures, particularly focusing on service-oriented technologies like Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Model Driven Architecture (MDA), and Web Services (WS), which are crucial for developing enterprise software systems. It covers the design and evolution of system components, their interrelationships, and guiding principles within the SOA framework. The module details the process of transitioning from high-level business architecture to low-level software components, addressing various enterprise viewpoints through models such as business context, process, scenario, semantic information, service interface, SOA implementation, and data security, all essential for building service-oriented systems.

Students must complete one recommended option:

• IT Strategy and Management (20 credits)
  This module focuses on understanding the role of IT in achieving business objectives, driving innovation, and maintaining competitive advantage. Topics include strategic planning, IT Governance and frameworks such as ITIL and COBIT, IT service management, IT risk management and software development life cycle.
• Object Oriented Programming (20 credits)
  This module focuses on building vital object-oriented programming (OOP) skills, essential for employability. OOP aims to make software design and implement object-oriented solutions more intuitive, modular, and easier to maintain by structuring code in a way that mimics real-world interactions. Students will learn to design, implement, test, and debug OOP programs using languages like Python, C#, and Java. By applying OOP principles to solve problems, students will gain confidence in program development, learn to utilise resources effectively, and understand sustainable coding practices.
• Work-based Learning (20 credits)
  This module is designed to provide eligible students* with an opportunity to gain experience of undertaking project work at a strategic level within or for an organisation. The project must be selected and arranged by, and agreed with, the client, university and student and supported by a tripartite agreement prior to enrolling on this module. The tripartite agreement will define specific learning and practice outcomes for the student and confirm required elements of support and commitment from all parties. Supervision will be provided by a member of academic staff (normally the module coordinator or an appointed supervisor) and, although the work may be carried out for the student’s employer or for an external client and involve site visits, the approval and supervision of the project is normally internal to the University* To be eligible to undertake this module, it is expected that a student would already be in the workplace and a tripartite agreement would exist between the company, student, and University prior to enrolment.

MSc Dissertation (60 credits)
The Masters project enables students to demonstrate their ability to present rational arguments and independent conclusions based on personal research, aligning with their Programme of Study. Projects addressing real business problems are encouraged, provided they have a clear academic foundation demonstrated through a literature review. For software-related projects, this involves critical evaluation of requirements, assessment of alternative tools and methods, and justification of chosen solutions. Alternatively, projects may focus on evaluating existing tools or techniques, developing assessment criteria, and gathering empirical evidence through testing or user feedback, with arguments justifying the evidence-gathering approach and supporting the drawn conclusions.

The MBA Pathways program has a number of core modules, which will enable students to lead from within through innovation and creative thinking, shaping them into a leader for the ever changing context of Business. The modules are interdisciplinary in nature enabling students to critically demonstrate and understand the integration of key business functions enhancing their ability to design and deliver effective organisation wide strategies across sectors.

Students are required to complete the following three core modules:

• Fundamentals of Senior Management (40 Credits)
• The Strategic Manager (20 Credits)
• Professional Management and Research Skills (20 Credits)

Students undertaking the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Pathway will complete the following modules:

• Supply Chain Management (20 Credits)
• Logistics Management (20 Credits)

At the dissertation stage there is an option of either the Strategic Business project or the Developing Professional Practice module which will enable students to work with an employer on a project related to Leadership

• Strategic Business Project (60 credits)

or

• Developing Professional Practice (60 credits)

The Business project is theory based and can include the gathering of primary data. It challenges students to integrate their past learning from the previous stages of the MBA in a rigorous research project, which will be of value in better understanding a key business issue. In so doing, students will develop their knowledge and confidence in designing, developing , compiling and delivering strategic business projects.

The Developing Professional Practice module is designed to put theory into practice within a real world setting across and within Sectors: local, national and global. The module will enable students to develop skills and knowledge, both specialist and transferrable, enhancing their employability. It will enable students to build networks by connecting and working with professionals in industry.