MA Professional Practice-Máster en Práctica Profesional

This innovative MA is designed for working professionals seeking to enhance their expertise and advance their careers. Through flexible, work-based learning, you'll develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills, directly applicable to your current role and future aspirations. Tailor your studies to your specific professional needs and gain a recognised postgraduate qualification.

A Bachelor’s Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject.
Applicants should be engaging in practice for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading.

The MA Professional Practice is designed for experienced professionals from a wide range of sectors, including business, healthcare, education, technology, and the public sector. It is suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their skills, knowledge, and career prospects through work-based learning. Ideal candidates are those who are highly motivated, self-directed, and committed to continuous professional development. Students are expected to be currently employed with work experience.

The MA Professional Practice aims to:

* Provide a flexible and accessible postgraduate qualification for working professionals.
* Enable students to reflect critically on their professional practice and identify areas for improvement.
* Develop advanced knowledge and skills in a chosen area of professional specialization.
* Enhance students' ability to apply theoretical concepts to real-world problems.
* Foster a culture of lifelong learning and professional development.
* Equip students with the confidence and skills to lead and innovate within their respective fields.
* Promote ethical and responsible professional practice.
* Encourage collaborative learning and networking among professionals from diverse backgrounds.
* Support the development of advanced research and inquiry skills related to Professional Practice.

The MA Professional Practice offers a modular structure, allowing you to customize your learning journey. Core modules focus on research methods and professional development. Optional modules allow you to delve deeper into specific areas relevant to your profession, chosen from a wide range of disciplines across the university. You will also undertake a work-based project, allowing you to apply your learning to a real-world challenge within your organization. The programme is delivered through a blend of online learning, face-to-face workshops, and one-to-one supervision.

The MA Professional Practice can open doors to a wide range of career opportunities, including promotion to leadership roles, specialist positions, and consultancy work. Graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in management, project management, training and development, research, and policy development. The qualification can also provide a foundation for further academic study, such as a PhD. Many graduates use the skills learned to become leaders in their field.