If you work for learners, for example as a teacher; mentor; project worker; manager, leader, advisor or trainer; this degree will extend your professional development. This education programme also includes specific pathways for Newly Qualified teachers (NQTs) and leaders/potential leaders of children's centres (leading to the NPQICL award) as well as those bringing learning into the programme from professional wards such as NPQH and LFTM.

The programme will help you extend your professionalism by developing your practice and work with others. You will also benefit from developing learning networks with other committed professionals. The programme will also encourage you to enquire into your practice to raise the quality of your own and others' learning.

To gain the MA you take four 30-credit modules and complete a 60-credit practice based research project. The postgraduate diploma can be awarded upon completion of four 30-credit modules.