University of Buckingham Virtual Learning Environment

This MA is an online programme that is made up of four taught modules and culminates in the awarding of a Master's degree following the successful completion of a fifth module which is a dissertation. The essence of the course is the development of a broad understanding of the context of school sport and physical activity, current sector issues and the role of the leader in determining a positive sports culture and programme success in schools.

Our MA in Education is a one-year, part-time course for teachers and school leaders to develop expertise in the field of education through critical evaluation of research and scholarship. The course builds on learning from a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

The course consists of a literature review, which informs a research project to explore an educational issue with a view to improving the candidate’s own professional practice or that of others. The study culminates in a dissertation involving a candidate’s own project in their school or research in a wider field of education.

Welcome to the Masters in Residential Education Moodle page.  This is where you will find lots of information to support you through this course.  This will also be where you will upload your essays and dissertation as well as then see your results.  The page will be updated through the course as new information is added and additional webinars are given so keep coming back!  The MA in Residential Education is a one-year, part-time course for those working in or with an interest in boarding schools. It is offered in partnership with the Boarding Schools’ Association.

Welcome to the University of Buckingham!  Embarking on this Masters course is an exciting step in educational leadership studies.  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 this course of study as a challenging journey where you will be able to increase your knowledge, expertise, communication skills and levels of understanding. The course is distance-learning with the expectation that you will attend online 8 trainee study days over the course of the 18 months and these will be followed by an online discussion as well as an essay. Throughout the programme, each student will be assigned a supervisor who will support them through the assignments and with the final dissertation. 

Welcome to the University of Buckingham!  Embarking on this Masters course is an exciting step in educational leadership studies.  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 this course of study as a challenging journey where you will be able to increase your knowledge, expertise, communication skills and levels of understanding. The course is distance-learning with the expectation that you will attend online 8 trainee study days over the course of the 18 months and these will be followed by an online discussion as well as an essay. Throughout the programme, each student will be assigned a supervisor who will support them through the assignments and with the final dissertation.