Guest Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Has anyone starred or finished a masters qualification? After completing my PGCE 2 years ago I said I'd do it and shoved it to the back of my mind, but now I'm working in FE/HE teaching I sort of 'need' to do it, and, to be honest, I am quite excited about studying again, so long as I can find some time. The time is the big thing - it will have to be a part time/distance learning thing and although I am now teaching in FE/HE I def want to stick with EY and not teaching and learning. I already have 60 credits, if the university will APEL them, from my PGCE. So any suggestions of where or words of advice? All comments gratefully received! Edited to say: I'm North West based, near Manchester but non-driver so public transport friendly locations preferred! Edited April 16, 2014 by Guest
AnonyMouse_22029 Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 Good Luck. Sorry I stuck with EYP, but am wondering if the MA is the way to go next. Let us know what you choose to do.
AnonyMouse_19762 Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 Hi Holly - can't offer any advice - but wanted to say good luck - sounds like a brilliant plan to me! :1b
Guest Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 I've been looking at a long distance MA with University of Plymouth. They do a personal development early years masters for which you choose your own research topics based on what you are interested in, sounds good but am I brave enough?
Guest Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 max321 that's my thought! Feel like I'm making a huge leap although my sister keeps telling me I'm not. I've got EYPS and QTS so really the only place to go is MA. My sister has done masters and doctoral study so I've been getting advice from her today. Apparently the way to do it is not think too far ahead! Thanks everyone else. Think I am going to contact my uni where I did PGCE and go through them as we have a lot of common beliefs and ethos so I'll let you know how I get on - assuming they accept my application of course!
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 I've been looking at a long distance MA with University of Plymouth. They do a personal development early years masters for which you choose your own research topics based on what you are interested in, sounds good but am I brave enough? Ooh! max321 this sounds very interesting! I'm off to do a little google...!
Guest Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) I could do with a study buddy HappyMaz! Its the University of St Mark & St John Plymouth Edited April 17, 2014 by max321
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 Don't suppose you have a link to some information do you, max321? Seem to be getting nowhere fast! Which doesn't bode well, does it?
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 I could do with a study buddy HappyMaz! Its the University of St Mark & St John Plymouth All I can find is a Masters in Finance or Management! Where am I going wrong? :blink:
Guest Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 max321 looks like we could be about to start a trend here! I'd like the idea we could all be virtual study buddies though - think I'm going to need someone to keep me going.
AnonyMouse_38881 Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 All I can find is a Masters in Finance or Management! Where am I going wrong? :blink: Is it this? http://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/courses/children-young-people-and-communities/ma-professional-enquiry/
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 Is it this? http://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/courses/children-young-people-and-communities/ma-professional-enquiry/ Thanks! Looks very interesting!
AnonyMouse_13401 Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 Thank you Holly 35. I am in the process of looking at doing an MA so will follow you with interest. I am in Manchester also. I think part time would suit me best. I have not decided yet though.
Guest Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 yes and this one http://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/courses/education-and-teacher-training/postgraduate-and-masters-courses-in-education/med-in-professional-development/
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