Lifelong Learning (MA)

This masters degree will:

• give you critical insights into the concept of lifelong learning
• examine knowledge, learning and pedagogy in formal and informal settings
• raise questions about the contribution of lifelong learning to social cohesion and economic competitiveness
• look at policy developments for learning in the private and public sector
• help you to develop a high level of academic and research skill.

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

• take part in national and international discussions of the implications of lifelong learning
• relate the core topics to your own professional practice
• work with leading researchers in the field of lifelong learning
• benefit from a high level of individual support.

Teachers, trainers, coaches, mentors and managers in lifelong learning, including adult, professional, vocational and workplace learning in the public or private sector; also those interested in these areas in a personal capacity.

A good first degree and relevant professional experience.

• UK and international perspectives on lifelong learning
• The forms of lifelong learning (formal, non-formal and informal learning)
• Lifelong learning policy
• Widening participation
• Work-based learning.

• Education for the professions
• Learning and teaching for adults
• Managing work-based learning
• Vocational learning: policy and practice.

By coursework assignments of up to 5,000 words, essays and portfolios with reflective statements, and a 20,000-word dissertation or 10,000-word report.

Face-to-face evening, full-day and/or weekend sessions.

Graduates of this masters degree are currently working as:

• head of education policy
• human resource development manager
• team leader in adult education institution.

• Lifelong Learning: Theories and Perspectives

• Education for the Professions
• Innovation and Change in Higher and Professional Education
• Learning and Teaching for Adults
• Vocational Learning: Policy and Practice