Master of Arts - Learning and Teaching in the Creative Industries - Initial Teacher Education

The Master of Arts in Learning and Teaching in Creative Industries has been thoughtfully designed to suit both new and experienced educators. This course encourages growth, no matter whether students are starting their journey as a teacher or looking to deepen their existing knowledge, skills and experience. It’s both flexible and comprehensive, proving tools needed to lead the way in the education sector.

By the end of the course, students can expect to be highly creative, thoughtful, and collaborative educators with the skillset to succeed in both further and higher education. Skills, knowledge, and agency as a teacher will be developed, along with the ability to apply educational theory and undertake primary research. The course takes a person-centered approach, offering expert tuition, one-to-one mentoring, engaging practical workshops, and guided independent study.

In addition to skills development and knowledge acquisition, students will learn to critically examine and challenge beliefs and attitudes in order to find their own voice as educators.

Focus areas include:

• Teaching and supporting learning
• Assessment and feedback
• Learning theory and psychology
• Inclusivity and accommodation for learning needs
• Creative and experiential approaches to learning
• Educational and practitioner-led research
• Course design
• Critical and social theories of education
• Coaching and mentoring in one-to-one settings
• Leadership and innovation in education

The ‘Initial Teacher Education’ pathway is designed for early and pre-career teachers.

This pathway focuses on developing practical and reflective skills within the classroom. It includes the introductory module, ‘Teaching, Learning and Assessment’, which requires no prior teaching experience.

A work placement is also undertaken, which is comprised of teaching experience and lesson observation. This forms the requirements for professional formation (QTLS) through the Education and Training Foundation. Teaching placements are offered for those not currently working within education.