Welcome to the University of Buckingham! Embarking on a Masters course is an exciting step in educational studies. You have already engaged with working at this level. Completing the dissertation is the culmination of your work and a key ingredient to any Masters. There are many reasons for choosing to take a Masters, for example, career development, personal challenge, an interest in a particular topic. Whatever the reason that has prompted this choice it is important to see completing this course of study as a challenging journey where you will be able to increase your knowledge, expertise, communication skills and levels of understanding. We expect all students to be ready to learn, develop and respond to the feedback shared by speakers and supervisors. Research is always a hot topic in education and by completing this course you are engaging with this process for yourself. This is already an achievement.