Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The School for Education Futures offer Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the form of part-time short courses and part-time full programmes that have been tailored to meet the learning needs of education professionals at all working levels. These CPD training courses are useful for education support staff, Continuing Professional Development Coordinators, Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and teaching staff.

MA Education

The MA Education is a Masters degree programme intended for those with an undergraduate degree and/or a teaching qualification, or significant professional experience who are looking for high quality education CPD to advance their career. It is available in a variety of options so that you can specialise in the most relevant area to you. The Masters in Education programme is made up of 180 credits and has been designed so that you can build your award in three ‘bite-size’ stages: PGCert (60 credits), PGDip (60 Credits), MA (60Credits).

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Doctorate in Education

The aim of the Doctor of Education programme is to develop new knowledge and original thinking, as well as advanced understanding, skills and professional values in educational practitioners. Our Doctorate in Education is a high-quality form of CPD training that enhances the professional practice and expertise of all participants.

Find out more about the Doctorate in Education.

PhD in Education

The School for Education Futures offer supervision for PhD research in a range of areas such as special needs and inclusion, leadership and management, practitioner research, professional development, teaching and learning, early years. The team has experience of full time, part time, mature professionals and overseas students.

For further information contact Louise.Clewer@wlv.ac.uk or call 01902 32 3242.

Maths Development Programme for teachers

The Maths Development Programme for Teachers (MDPT) enables teachers without a maths degree or maths initial teacher training (ITT) specialism to teach mathematics more effectively. The course is designed to develop participants' subject and pedagogical knowledge and help them teach maths to learners aged 11-19 with more confidence, expertise and enthusiasm.

The course is free for participants and the National College for Teaching and Leadership will fund supply cover for participating schools.

Find out more about the Maths Development Programme.

Chemistry Subject Knowledge Development Programme for teachers

The Chemistry Subject Knowledge Development Programme for Qualified Teachers (CSKT) is a professional development opportunity for teachers without specialist training or qualifications who currently teach, or wish to teach chemistry to learners aged 11-19.

The course is free for participants and the National College for Teaching and Leadership will fund supply cover for participating schools.

Find out more about the Chemistry Subject Knowledge Development Programme.

Physics Subject Knowledge Development Programme for teachers

The Physics Subject Knowledge Development Programme for Qualified Teachers (PSKT) is a professional development opportunity for teachers without specialist training or qualifications who currently teach, or wish to teach physics to learners aged 11-19.

The course is free for participants and the National College for Teaching and Leadership will fund supply cover for participating schools.

Find out more about the Physics Subject Knowledge Development Programme.