National Education (Wales) (Welsh-medium) MA Postgraduate Taught - September 2025/26* Entry

This is the Welsh-medium course. See the English-medium course here.

Are you an educational professional in Wales seeking to enhance your knowledge and improve your practice?  

The National Education (Wales) MA is a transformative and sector-leading programme designed to support early career teachers to senior leaders in navigating the changing educational landscape in Wales. Through collaboration with seven universities in Wales and key stakeholders, including the Welsh Government, this programme offers you the opportunity to engage with research and enhance your professional knowledge.  

By enquiring into your professional practice, you will be equipped with the skills needed to guide, motivate and facilitate student learning, thereby improving your professional practice. Join the National Education (Wales) MA to gain high-quality learning opportunities that will help you advance your career. 

This is 3-year part-time blended programme involving local face-to-face teaching and online learning. The programme consists of 200 hours of study per 20 credit module – reflecting independent guided activities and 22 contact hours.  

There are five different programme pathways available from September 2023:  

• MA Education (Wales)  
• MA Education (Wales) Leadership  
• MA Education (Wales) Additional Learning Needs  
• MA Education (Wales) Equity in Education 
• MA Education (Wales) Curriculum  

Prospective students are encouraged to contact Kaydee Owen.

We have a limited number of Welsh-Government sponsored places available for educational practitioners in Wales. Please see the ‘funding’ tab for further details. 

Please note: We are unable to accept applications from international students on this course.  

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What will you study on this course?

Learning will be a blend of online and face-to-face. Activities will be a combination of lectures, seminars, group activities and individual activities. 

In year 1 there are 3 compulsory modules for all students. It is possible to offset some or all the module credits via recognition of prior learning (RPL). If you wish to apply for this, please attach the relevant form upon application to the programme. 

In year 2 students will need to attend National conference days which will fall on Saturdays. All Year 2 students will need to take the Advance Research and Enquiry Skills modules (running as a weekday twilight session), alongside two other modules (which run on Saturdays). The modules you have to choose vary by pathway. Those following the general programme can choose from the full range of modules on offer.  

In year 3 you will work on completing a research dissertation. Those following a specialised pathway should focus their dissertation on a relevant topic. There will be several compulsory and drop-in sessions throughout the academic year to support your dissertation writing. 

Modules for the current academic year

Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the National Education (Wales) (Welsh-medium) MA Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

For those who meet the programme entry requirements but are not eligible for a Welsh-Government (WG) sponsored place, tuition fees are currently £3,250 per year of study. It may be possible to use Level 7 qualifications (e.g. a PGCE) as prior learning for up to 60 credits of this masters enabling the course to be completed more quickly. 

Applicants funding their studies via Student Finance Wales should be aware that they may not be eligible to apply to offset credits within year 1 of the programme.  

This is a part-time programme only and is not available to international learners. Please note non-WG funded students are able to access the Masters programme but will not be able to access the special funding identified here.

 

Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status and be currently employed in the compulsory education sector in the UK. Candidates with existing level 7 qualifications (such as a PGCE) may be approved to use up to 60 credits of this prior learning towards the Masters degree and complete the Masters over a shorter time period. Please contact Kaydee Owen for more details.

As this is a 3 year part-time only programme it is not open to international students and while it is open to applicants from non-teaching in Wales backgrounds those applicants wouldn’t be eligible for funding from the Welsh Government. It may be possible to use Level 7 qualifications (e.g. a PGCE) as prior learning for up to 60 credits of this masters enabling the course to be completed more quickly.

Supplementary Application Form: Please ensure you complete all relevant parts of the Supplementary Application form and that your completed form is submitted with your application (your chosen University will provide guidance on how to do this). We are unable to consider applications without the Supplementary Application form. 

For more information, view our Admissions FAQ document.

View our Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.  

 

For this programme, you should apply directly to us using the online application form.

Application checklist:  Before you submit your application, please make sure you have attached the following: 

• a completed Supplementary Application Form (see below) 
• a copy of your university degree and transcript 
• a personal statement detailing how this programme will support your professional goals (approximately 1 page A4) 
• a letter of support from your line manager (if possible) 

Supplementary Application Form: Please ensure you complete all relevant parts of the Supplementary Application form and that your completed form is submitted with your application (your chosen University will provide guidance on how to do this). We are unable to consider applications without the Supplementary Application form. 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): If you have recent and relevant experience to offset all/some of the Year 1 modules, please also attach: 

• a completed recognition of prior learning (RPL) form  
• a copy your CV 

Further details about RPL can be found under the Entry Requirements tab. 

 

For more information, view our Admissions FAQ document.