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Education (Wales): Equity in Education (Part-time) (MA)

Swansea
3 Years Part-time (or two years for those with relevant level 7 credits)
All candidates must meet the university’s academic entry requirements.

The MA Education (Wales): Equity in Education is a part-time course at UWTSD designed to help teachers learn how to support students, especially those facing challenges. This course is perfect for those who want to make a real difference in education. You can study in Welsh or English and learn both online and on campus, making it flexible to fit around your life.

This specialist pathway is aimed at educational professionals who are passionate about promoting equity in education. Whether you are an early career teacher or a senior leader, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to support all learners. The course is recognised by the Welsh Government and aligns with national educational policy.

The MA Education (Wales): Equity in Education is a transformative programme that is sector leading. It has been developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Welsh Government, to ensure it meets the needs of the education sector in Wales. This course will help you understand and implement an equitable education system.

You will engage in research and professional practice, learning from experts in the field. The course includes specialist modules that cover a range of topics, from leadership and collaboration to supporting learners with diverse needs. This will prepare you to take on leadership roles and drive change in your school or organisation.

The course is designed to be flexible, allowing you to balance your studies with your professional and personal commitments. You will benefit from a supportive learning environment and the opportunity to collaborate with peers from across Wales. This collaboration will enhance your learning experience and help you build a network of professional contacts.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a deep understanding of how to support students and promote equity in education. You will be equipped with the skills to lead and innovate, making a positive impact on the lives of learners. This course is not just about gaining knowledge; it is about transforming your practice and making a real difference in education.

In summary, the MA Education (Wales): Equity in Education is a part-time course that offers a transformative learning experience. It is designed for educational professionals who want to promote equity and support all learners. With flexible study options and a focus on research and professional practice, this course will prepare you to lead and innovate in the education sector.




 

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
  • Welsh
Course length:
3 Years Part-time (or two years for those with relevant level 7 credits)
Entry requirements:
All candidates must meet the university’s academic entry requirements.

Why choose this course?

01
Career Advancement: Prepare for senior roles in education.
02
Collaborative Learning: Work with peers and experts across Wales.
03
Policy Alignment: Supports Welsh Government education goals.
04
Flexible Delivery: Study part-time in Welsh or English.
05
Professional Growth: Improve your leadership and research skills.
06
Innovative Curriculum: Tackle current education challenges.

What you will learn

This course helps you understand and improve education for all students. You will learn about teaching methods, research skills, and how to support students facing difficulties.

This course is three years part-time. There is no full-time option. Students can enter year 2 of the programme if they can evidence completion of 60 level 7 credits as part of their PGCE qualification, OR successfully apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) equivalent to 60 credits. See the MA Education (Wales) RPL Application Form for details including time limits. Students will be supported to complete this process.

Compulsory

Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills

(20 credits)

Dissertation

(60 credits)

Optional

Additional Learning Needs- Excellence in Practice

(20 credits)

Curriculum Design and Realisation

(20 credits)

Emotional Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing

(20 credits)

Equity and Diversity

(20 credits)

Exploring Pedagogies

(20 credits)

Inclusive Classroom Practice

(20 credits)

Leadership and Management of ALN

(20 credits)

Leading and Managing Education Professionals

(20 credits)

Leading Organisational Change

(20 credits)

Leading Within and Across Education Systems

(20 credits)

Curriculum Leadership and Innovation

(20 credits)

Responding to the effects of poverty and disadvantage in education

(20 credits)

Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

  • Eligibility Criteria – for funded places  (Please note that not all these criteria apply to teachers who apply for an ITE partnership school funded place.) Please contact a.brychan@uwtsd.ac.uk directly for information on this route if you are an APLP lead or partner school applicant

    All candidates must meet the university’s academic entry requirements. To be eligible you must be:-

    • Resident in Wales
    • Educated to degree level or equivalent;
    • Holder of qualified teacher status (QTS) and registered with the EWC as a school teacher) which must be maintained throughout the course of the programme).
    • Employed by a maintained school in Wales as a teacher
    • Employed on a minimum of 0.4 FTE contracts, this can include supply teachers who are on long term contracts either with a Local Authority, school or an agency.
    • In year 3 to year 6 of practice from the completion of induction, at the start of the course.
    • Accepted /Enrolled on this specific MA Education offered by the 7 partnership HEIs.
    • Candidates should have where possible the support of their Headteacher
    • If you have already achieved a subject-specific Masters, you are still eligible to apply for the funding towards this programme
    • No other Masters in Education qualifications offered by the university are eligible for this funding

    Eligibility for self-funded places

    Candidates who do not quality for Welsh Government funding (i.e NOT in years 3-6 of teaching practice) must hold a PGCE, normally achieved within the last 5 years. Such candidates will therefore be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning and enter year two of the programme. The programme fee for these students is £9,750.

    Specific conditions of funding — all years

    All prospective candidates for support must be acknowledged and agree to the following condition of funding:

    • In accepting this grant offer teachers are required to continue to work in Wales, within the maintained education system for a minimum of 2 years after completing the programme.
    • Candidates in receipt of this funding must not make an application for further post graduate finance support through the SLC.

     Specific conditions of funding — ALN / Leadership - all years

    All prospective candidates for support must acknowledge and agree to the following conditions of funding.

    In accepting this grant offer, practitioners are required to work as a teacher or a lecturer, within one of the following settings for a minimum of two years after completing the programme.

    • A maintained school/PRU in Wales
    • A further education institution in the FE sector in Wales
    • A registered independent school
    • A specialist college

    Candidates in receipt of this funding must not make an application for further post graduate finance support through the Student Loans Company.

    Process to access funding

    The grant will be established between the Welsh Government and the participating HEIs. Individuals will not apply to the Welsh Government or the Student Loans Company for support.

  • Assessments are all coursework assignments and will be submitted at the end of each module. There will be one assessment per module.

  • Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.   

    If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.  

    We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.

    Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities  

    There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. 

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh  

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.    

  • Funding FAQs:

    The funding eligibility criteria states that I must be in year 3 to 6 of practice at the start of the course, what does this mean?

    This means you must be in years 3-6 of teaching following successful completion of your NQT induction when the course is due to start (not when you apply)

    Do I need to be registered with the EWC?

    Yes, to be eligible for funding you must be registered with the EWC in the category of school teacher. This must be maintained for the duration of the course.

    Why is the funding only available for teachers in years 3-6 of practice?

    The funding for this programme is offered by the Welsh Government as part of the Early Career Teacher Package.

    Following completion of my NQT induction, I spent a period of time working overseas / took a career break, does this count?

    Time spent employed as a teacher outside of the UK or time taken as a career break will not be counted as years of practice.

    Am I required to have a teaching contract for a minimum period of time, e.g. an academic term / year? What happens if my contract ends part way through the programme?

    Eligibility will be conferred at the beginning of the programme. At that point you will need to hold a contract of at least one term.

    I am employed as a teacher in a number of schools and my contracts total more than 0.4FTE. Am I eligible for funding?

    Yes, as long as your contracts total 0.4FTE or higher, you are eligible to apply for funding.

    I am a part time and/or supply teacher, can I apply for funding?

    Yes, as long as your contracts total 0.4FTE or higher, you are eligible to apply for funding.

    Do I need to commit to working in Wales after I have completed the MA Education?

    In accepting this funding teachers are required to continue to work in Wales, within the maintained education system for a minimum of 2 years after completing the programme.

    Is there a residency requirement before the course starts?

    In order to be eligible for funding you must be resident in Wales for 3 years prior to start of course and remain so for the duration of the programme.

    I would like to self-fund; how much are the fees?

    £6,500

    I have previously undertaken masters level study, am I eligible for funding for this programme?

    If you have previously studied a subject specific masters programme, then you are still eligible to apply for funding (subject to meeting all other criteria). Please note that if you have previously undertaken a funded MEd then you will not be eligible to apply for funding for the National MA.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, what are my options?

    If your application for funding is not successful, you may still be able to take up a place on the course as a self-funded student.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, how can I appeal against the decision?

    Applicants who are not satisfied with the decision of the National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel should contact the Chair of the Panel in the first instance.

    Who decides on funding allocation?

    Upon receipt of your application, the Admissions team at your chosen institution will ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. The National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel will then assess all eligible applications to determine the outcome and award funding to those who are successful.  The Panel consists of representatives from each Partner University and reports to the National Management Board (which has membership from the Welsh Government), to ensure clear accountability and oversight.

    How many funded places are available?

    There are 500 funded places across the National MA Education (Wales) partnership.

    Am I eligible for a student loan?

    If you are awarded Welsh Government funding for the National MA Education (Wales) then you must not also apply for postgraduate finance support through the Student Loans Company (SLC). Students who are not in receipt of Welsh Government funding may apply to the SLC.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, what are my options?

    If your application for funding is not successful, you may still be able to take up a place on the course as a self-funded student.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, how can I appeal against the decision?

    Applicants who are not satisfied with the decision of the National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel should contact the Chair of the Panel in the first instance.

    Who decides on funding allocation?

    Upon receipt of your application, the Admissions team at your chosen institution will ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. The National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel will then assess all eligible applications to determine the outcome and award funding to those who are successful.  The Panel consists of representatives from each Partner University and reports to the National Management Board (which has membership from the Welsh Government), to ensure clear accountability and oversight.

    How many funded places are available?

    There are 500 funded places across the National MA Education (Wales) partnership.

    Am I eligible for a student loan?

    If you are awarded Welsh Government funding for the National MA Education (Wales) then you must not also apply for postgraduate finance support through the Student Loans Company (SLC). Students who are not in receipt of Welsh Government funding may apply to the SLC.

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Addysg (Cymru): Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (Rhan amser) (MA)

Abertawe
3 Blynedd Rhan amser (neu dwy i’r nifer sydd yn cyd-fynd ar y credydau lefel 7 priodol)
Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd fodloni gofynion mynediad academaidd y Brifysgol.

Mae’r MA Addysg (Cymru): Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY) yn gwrs rhan-amser arloesol sydd wedi’i gynllunio ar gyfer gweithwyr proffesiynol addysg yng Nghymru sy’n ymroi i wella profiadau dysgu disgyblion ag anghenion amrywiol. Mae’r cwrs hwn yn addas ar gyfer addysgwyr ar bob cyfnod gyrfa, p’un a ydych yn dechrau arni neu eisoes yn meddu ar brofiad yn y maes.

Ffrwyth llafur datblygiadcydweithredol rhwng saith prifysgol a Llywodraeth Cymru yw’r rhaglen, gan gynnig cyfle unigryw i ennill y sgiliau a’r wybodaeth  sydd eu hangen i wneud gwahaniaeth go iawn yn eich ysgol neu gymuned. Drwy astudio’r cwrs hwn, byddwch yn archwilio sut i wella’r ddarpariaeth ddysgu ychwanegol a darparu cymorth effeithioli ddisgyblion sydd ei angen fwyaf.

Drwy gydol y cwrs, byddwch yn ymgysylltu â’r strategaethau a’r polisïau diweddaraf sy’n canolbwyntio ar greu tegwch mewn lleoliadau addysgol. Mae’r dulliau hyn wedi’u cynllunio i’ch helpu i feithrin tegwch a chynhwysiant, gan sicrhau bod pob disgybl yn cael cyfle i lwyddo, waeth beth fo’u cefndir neu eu hanghenion dysgu.

Mae astudio’r cwrs rhan-amser hwn yn golygu y gallwch gydbwyso eich cyfrifoldebau proffesiynol â’ch datblygiad personol. P’un a ydych chi’n gweithio mewn ystafell ddosbarth neu rôl arweinyddiaeth, mae’r cwrs yn ddigon hyblyg i ffitio o gwmpas eich ymrwymiadau presennol. Byddwch hefyd yn elwa o arbenigedd cyfunol addysgwyr ac ymchwilwyr ar draws y saith prifysgol, sy’n dod â chyfoeth o wybodaeth i’ch profiad dysgu.

Bydd cwblhau’r cwrs hwn yn eich helpu i ddatblygu eich gyrfa ym maes addysg wrth gael effaith ystyrlon ar fywydau eich disgyblion. Erbyn y diwedd, byddwch wedi datblygu dealltwriaeth ddyfnach o ddarpariaeth ddysgu ychwanegol ac wedi cael sgiliau ymarferol i fynd i’r afael ag anghenion pob dysgwr.

Os ydych chi’n angerddol ynghylch sicrhau bod gan bob plentyn fynediad at addysg gynhwysol, bydd yr MA Addysg Cenedlaethol (Cymru): Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY) yn rhoi’r wybodaeth, yr hyder a’r rhwydwaith proffesiynol i chi i arwain y ffordd.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
  • Cymraeg
Course length:
3 Blynedd Rhan amser (neu dwy i’r nifer sydd yn cyd-fynd ar y credydau lefel 7 priodol)
Entry requirements:
Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd fodloni gofynion mynediad academaidd y Brifysgol.

This programme is subject to validation.

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn

01
Arweiniad Arbenigol: Byddwch yn elwa o arbenigedd gweithwyr proffesiynol blaenllaw ym maes anghenion dysgu ychwanegol. cefnogaeth a mewnwelediadau cynhwysfawr, gan sicrhau eich bod yn manteisio i’r eithaf ar eich astudiaethau.
02
Dysgu Hyblyg: Mwynhewch hyblygrwydd astudio rhan-amser, gan ganiatáu i chi gydbwyso eich ymrwymiadau proffesiynol â datblygiad academaidd.
03
Datblygu Gyrfa: Byddwch yn gwella eich rhagolygon gyrfaol gyda chymhwyster uchel ei barch yn y sector addysg. Mae'r cwrs hwn yn agor cyfleoedd ar gyfer rolau fel cydlynwyr anghenion dysgu ychwanegol a seicolegwyr addysgol.

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Mae’r MA Addysg Cenedlaethol (Cymru) yn cymhwyso ymagwedd gynhwysol ac adfyfyriol at addysgu a dysgu. Wedi’i gynllunio ar gyfer gweithwyr proffesiynol addysg yng Nghymru, mae’r rhaglen yn rhoi i chi sgiliau a yrrir gan ymchwil i fynd i’r afael â heriau maes Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY) wrth feithrin cydweithredu, tegwch a rhagoriaeth mewn addysg.

Blwyddyn Un

Yn y flwyddyn gyntaf, byddwch yn adeiladu sylfaen mewn addysg seiliedig ar dystiolaeth trwy fodylau fel Sgiliau Ymchwil ac Ymholiad Uwch a Chydweithio ac Arfer Proffesiynol. Byddwch yn archwilio dulliau i wella’r ddarpariaeth ar gyfer dysgu ychwanegol, gan ganolbwyntio ar ddulliau cynhwysol a theg sydd o fudd i bob disgybl mewn lleoliadau addysgol.

Blwyddyn 2

Mae’r ail flwyddyn yn cyflwyno sgiliau ymarferol a damcaniaethol ar gyfer arweinyddiaeth ac arloesedd. Mae modylau fel Dylunio a Gwireddu Cwricwlwm ac Arfer Ystafell Ddosbarth Cynhwysol yn eich helpu i drosi strategaethau a pholisïau yn ddulliau addysgu effeithiol. Mae’r pwyslais yn parhau i fod ar hyrwyddo tegwch a chynhwysiant wrth gefnogi anghenion disgyblion yn effeithiol.

Blwyddyn 3

Mae’r flwyddyn olaf yn canolbwyntio ar ymchwil arbenigol ac arfer uwch. Byddwch yn cwblhau traethawd hir ac yn archwilio pynciau fel Arweinyddiaeth a Rheolaeth ADY. Mae’r flwyddyn hon yn eich galluogi i arwain newid trawsnewidiol yn eich cymuned addysgol, gan ysgogi’r sgiliau a’r wybodaeth a gafwyd trwy gydol y rhaglen.

Craidd

Gorfodol

Ymwrthodiad

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Staff

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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Gwybodaeth allweddol

  • Meini prawf ar gyfer lleoedd a ariennir (noder nad yw pob un o’r meini prawf yma yn berthnasol i athrawon sydd yn gwneud cais am le a ariennir yn sgîl eu haelodaeth o’n partneriaeth Addysg Gychwynnol Athrawon, PDPA). Am fanylion ynglŷn â’r llwybr hon, cysylltwch yn uniongyrchol ag a.brychan@pcydds.ac.uk)

    Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd fodloni gofynion mynediad academaidd y Brifysgol. I fod yn gymwys, rhaid i chi fod:

    • Yn byw yng Nghymru
    • Yn meddu ar radd neu gymhwyster cyffelyb
    • Yn ddeiliad Statws Athro Cymwysedig (SAC) ac wedi cofrestru gyda Chyngor y Gweithlu (fel athro ysgol). Rhaid cadw’r statws hwn trwy gydol y rhaglen
    • Yn gyflogedig gan ysgol a gynhelir yng Nghymru fel athro
    • Yn gyflogedig ar gytundeb 0.4 neu fwy. Gall hyn gynnwys athrawon cyflenwi sydd ar gontractau tymor hir naill ai gydag awdurdod lleol, ysgol neu asiantaeth.
    • Ym mlwyddyn 3 i flwyddyn 6 o ymarfer wedi cwblhau’r cyfnod sefydlu, ar ddechrau’r cwrs.
    • Wedi eich derbyn/cofrestru i gwblhau’r radd meistr arbennig hwn gydag un o’r saith Prifysgol sydd yn ei ddarparu
    • Â chefnogaeth eu pennaeth lle bo hynny’n bosibl
    • Os ydych eisoes wedi cyflawni Meistr arall mewn pwnc penodol, rydych yn dal yn gymwys i wneud cais am y cyllid tuag at y rhaglen hon
    • Noder: Nid yw graddau meistr eraill a gynigir gan y Brifysgol yn gymwys ar gyfer y cyllid hwn

    Amodau penodol y cyllid – ADY / Llwybr Arweinyddiaeth - pob blwyddyn

    Rhaid i bawb sydd am wneud cais am gymorth gydnabod yr amodau cyllido penodol canlynol a chytuno â nhw.

    Drwy dderbyn y cynnig grant hwn, rhaid i ymarferwyr weithio fel athro neu ddarlithydd yn un o’r lleoliadau canlynol am o leiaf ddwy flynedd ar ôl cwblhau’r rhaglen.

    • Ysgol a gynhelir/uned cyfeirio disgyblion yng Nghymru;
    • Sefydliad addysg bellach yn y sector addysg bellach yng Nghymru;
    • Ysgol annibynnol gofrestredig;
    • Coleg arbenigol.

    Ni ddylai ymgeiswyr sy’n cael y cyllid hwn wneud cais am ragor o gymorth cyllido astudiaethau ôl-raddedig drwy’r Cwmni Benthyciadau i Fyfyrwyr.

    Y broses ar gyfer cael y cyllid  

    Caiff y grant ei sefydlu rhwng Llywodraeth Cymru a’r sefydliadau addysg uwch sy’n rhan o’r rhaglen. Ni fydd unigolion yn gwneud cais i Lywodraeth Cymru nac i’r Cwmni Benthyciadau i Fyfyrwyr am gymorth.”

    Meini prawf ar gyfer myfyrwyr nad sydd yn gymwys i dderbyn cyllid:

    Mae gofyn i ymgeiswyr nad sydd yn gymwys i dderbyn lle wedi ei ariannu (h.y. y sawl NAD ydynt ym mlynyddoedd 3-6 o’u gyrfa dysgu) fod wedi cwblhau cymhwyster TAR o fewn y bum mlynedd diwethaf gan amlaf. Byddant felly yn gymwys i gael Cydnabyddiaeth o Ddysgu Blaenorol ac felly yn gallu cychwyn ar flwyddyn dau o’r rhaglen. Y ffi ar gyfer y myfyrwyr yma yw £9,750.

  • Mae’r rhaglen hon yn cynnig profiad galwedigaethol sy’n heriol yn academaidd ac yn ymgorffori dulliau addysgu ac asesu arloesol. Bydd disgwyl i fyfyrwyr fod yn weithredol wrth reoli eu profiad dysgu, bod yn greadigol a chymryd camau i’w datblygu eu hunain.

  • Cwrs Cyfrwng Cymraeg yw hwn.  

    Golyga hyn bod y cwrs hwn ar gael yn llawn yn Gymraeg (360 Credyd/100%).   

    Os byddwch yn dewis astudio eich cwrs drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg, efallai y byddwch yn gymwys i wneud cais am ysgoloriaethau a bwrsariaethau i gefnogi eich astudiaethau. 

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg Allgyrsiol 

     Yn ogystal, mae llawer o ffyrdd i ymgysylltu â’r diwylliant a bywyd Cymreig yn PCYDDS, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau ar gyfer siaradwyr Cymraeg ac ymuno â Changen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.  

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg 

    Rydym hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd i ddysgu ac i ddatblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg.

  • Cyllido Cwestiynau Cyffredin:

    Mae meini prawf cymhwysedd y cyllid yn datgan bod yn rhaid imi fod ym mlwyddyn 3 i 6 o ymarfer ar ddechrau’r cwrs. Beth mae hyn yn ei olygu?

    Mae hyn yn golygu bod yn rhaid ichi fod ym mlynyddoedd 3 i 6 o’ch gwaith addysgu ar ôl cwblhau eich cyfnod sefydlu fel ANG pan fydd y cwrs i fod i ddechrau (nid pan fyddwch yn cyflwyno cais)

    Oes rhaid imi fod yn gofrestredig gyda Chyngor y Gweithlu Addysg?

    Oes, er mwyn bod yn gymwys am gyllid mae’n rhaid ichi fod yn gofrestredig gyda Chyngor y Gweithlu Addysg yn y categori athro ysgol. Mae’n rhaid cynnal hyn am hyd y cwrs.

    Pam mae’r cyllid ar gael i athrawon sydd ym mlynyddoedd 3 i 6 o ymarfer yn unig?

    Llywodraeth Cymru sy’n cynnig y cyllid ar gyfer y rhaglen hon, fel rhan o’r Pecyn i Athrawon Gyrfa Gynnar.

    Ar ôl cwblhau fy nghyfnod sefydlu fel ANG, treuliais gyfnod yn gweithio dramor / cymerais saib yn fy ngyrfa. Ydy hyn yn cyfrif?

    Ni chaiff amser a dreuliwyd yn gweithio fel athro y tu allan i’r DU, neu amser a gymerwyd fel saib yn eich gyrfa, ei gyfrif fel blynyddoedd yn ymarfer.

    Oes angen imi feddu ar gontract athro am isafswm cyfnod, e.e. tymor neu flwyddyn academaidd? Beth fydd yn digwydd os bydd fy nghontract yn dod i ben yn ystod y rhaglen?

    Ydych, ar yr amod bod cyfanswm eich contractau yn 0.4CALl neu’n uwch, byddwch chi’n gymwys i gyflwyno cais am gyllid

    Mae gen i gyflogaeth fel athro mewn nifer o ysgolion ac mae cyfanswm fy nghontractau yn werth mwy na 0.4 CALl. Ydw i’n gymwys am gyllid?

    Gallwch, ar yr amod bod cyfanswm eich contractau yn 0.4CALl neu’n uwch, byddwch chi’n gymwys i gyflwyno cais am gyllid.

     Rwy’n athro rhan-amser a/neu’n athro cyflenwi. Ga i gyflwyno cais am gyllid?

    Cadarnheir cymhwysedd ar ddechrau’r rhaglen. Ar yr adeg honno, bydd yn rhaid i chi feddu ar gontract ar gyfer o leiaf un tymor.

    Oes rhaid imi ymrwymo i weithio yng Nghymru ar ôl imi gwblhau’r MA mewn Addysg?

    Wrth dderbyn y cyllid hwn, mae gofyn i athrawon barhau i weithio yng Nghymru, yn y system addysg a gynhelir am isafswm o 2 flynedd ar ôl cwblhau’r rhaglen.

    Oes gofyniad o ran cyfnod preswylio cyn i’r cwrs ddechrau?

    Er mwyn bod yn gymwys am gyllid, rhaid eich bod wedi bod yn preswylio yng Nghymru am 3 blynedd cyn dechrau’r cwrs ac mae’n rhaid ichi aros yng Nghymru am hyd y rhaglen.

    Hoffwn i hunan ariannu; faint yw’r ffioedd?

    £6,500

    Rydw i wedi astudio ar lefel Meistr o’r blaen. Ydw i’n gymwys am gyllid ar gyfer y rhaglen hon?

    Os ydych chi wedi astudio pwnc penodol ar raglen Meistr o’r blaen, rydych yn dal i fod yn gymwys i gyflwyno cais am gyllid (ar yr amod eich bod yn bodloni’r holl feini prawf eraill). Sylwer na fyddwch yn gymwys i gyflwyno cais am gyllid ar gyfer yr MA Cenedlaethol os ydych wedi astudio MEd a ariannwyd o’r blaen.

    Roedd fy nghais am gyllid yn aflwyddiannus. Beth yw fy opsiynau?

    Os na fydd eich cais am gyllid yn llwyddiannus, gallai fod modd ichi gael lle ar y cwrs o hyd, fel myfyriwr sy’n hunan ariannu.

    Roedd fy nghais am gyllid yn aflwyddiannus. Sut ga i apelio yn erbyn y penderfyniad?Dylai ymgeiswyr nad ydynt yn fodlon ar benderfyniad Panel Dyfarnu Cyllid yr MA Cenedlaethol mewn Addysg (Cymru) gysylltu â Chadeirydd y Panel yn y lle cyntaf.

    Pwy sy’n penderfynu ar ddyrannu cyllid?

    Wrth dderbyn eich cais, bydd y Tîm Derbyn Myfyrwyr yn y sefydliad o’ch dewis yn sicrhau eich bod yn bodloni’r meini prawf cymhwysedd. Yna bydd Panel Dyfarnu Cyllid yr MA Cenedlaethol mewn Addysg (Cymru) yn asesu pob cais cymwys er mwyn pennu’r canlyniad a dyfarnu cyllid i’r rhai sy’n llwyddiannus. Mae’r Panel yn cynnwys cynrychiolwyr o bob prifysgol sy’n bartner, ac mae’n atebol i’r Bwrdd Rheoli Cenedlaethol (sydd ag aelodau o Lywodraeth Cymru), er mwyn sicrhau atebolrwydd a goruchwyliaeth eglur. 

    Sawl lle a ariennir sydd ar gael?

    Mae 500 o leoedd a ariennir ar draws partneriaeth yr MA Cenedlaethol mewn Addysg (Cymru)

    Ydw i’n gymwys am fenthyciad myfyriwr?

    Os dyfernir cyllid Llywodraeth Cymru ichi ar gyfer yr MA Cenedlaethol mewn Addysg (Cymru), mae’n rhaid ichi beidio â chyflwyno cais am gymorth ariannol i ôl-raddedigion drwy’r Cwmni Benthyciadau Myfyrwyr (SLC) hefyd. Caiff myfyrwyr nad ydynt yn derbyn cyllid Llywodraeth Cymru gyflwyno cais i’r SLC.

  • Cynlluniwyd ar gyfer athrawon cymwysedig lle bynnag y bônt yn eu gyrfa.

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Education (Wales): Additional Learning Needs (Part-time) (MA)

Swansea
3 Years Part-time (or two years for those with relevant level 7 credits)
All candidates must meet the university’s academic entry requirements.

The MA Education (Wales): Additional Learning Needs (ALN) is a ground-breaking part-time course designed for education professionals in Wales who are dedicated to improving learning experiences for pupils with diverse needs. This course is suitable for educators at all career stages, whether you are starting out or already have experience in the field.

The programme is the result of collaborative development between seven universities and the Welsh Government, offering a unique opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge needed to make a real difference in your school or community. By studying this course, you will explore how to enhance additional learning provision and deliver effective support for pupils who need it most.

Throughout the course, you will engage with up-to-date strategies and policies that focus on creating fairness in educational settings. These approaches are designed to help you foster equity and inclusion, ensuring all pupils have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or learning needs.

Studying this part-time course means you can balance your professional responsibilities with your personal development. Whether you’re working in a classroom or a leadership role, the course is flexible enough to fit around your existing commitments. You will also benefit from the combined expertise of educators and researchers across the seven universities, who bring a wealth of knowledge to your learning experience.

Completing this course will help you advance your career in education while making a meaningful impact on the lives of your pupils. By the end, you will have developed a deeper understanding of additional learning provision and gained practical tools to address the needs of all learners.

If you are passionate about ensuring every child has access to an inclusive education, the National MA Education (Wales): Additional Learning Needs (ALN) will provide you with the knowledge, confidence, and professional network to lead the way.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
  • Welsh
Course length:
3 Years Part-time (or two years for those with relevant level 7 credits)
Entry requirements:
All candidates must meet the university’s academic entry requirements.

This programme is subject to validation.

Why choose this course?

01
Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of leading professionals in the field of additional learning needs. Our experienced staff provide comprehensive support and insights, ensuring you gain the most from your studies.
02
Flexible Learning: Enjoy the flexibility of part-time study, allowing you to balance your professional commitments with academic advancement. This course is designed to fit around your schedule, making it accessible for working professionals.
03
Career Advancement: Enhance your career prospects with a qualification that is highly regarded in the education sector. This course opens up opportunities for roles such as additional learning needs coordinators and educational psychologists.

What you will learn

The National MA Education (Wales) embraces an inclusive and reflective approach to teaching and learning. Designed for education professionals in Wales, the programme equips you with research-driven skills to tackle challenges in Additional Learning Needs (ALN) while fostering collaboration, equity, and excellence in education.

Year One

In the first year, you will build a foundation in evidence-based education through modules such as Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills and Collaboration and Professional Practice. You will explore methods to enhance additional learning provision, focusing on inclusive and equitable approaches that benefit all pupils in educational settings.

Year Two

The second year introduces practical and theoretical skills for leadership and innovation. Modules like Curriculum Design and Realisation and Inclusive Classroom Practice help you translate strategies and policies into impactful teaching methods. The emphasis remains on promoting equity and inclusion while supporting pupil needs effectively.


Year Three

The final year centres on specialised research and advanced practice. You will complete a dissertation and explore topics such as Leadership and Management of ALN. This year allows you to lead transformative change within your educational community, leveraging the skills and knowledge gained throughout the programme.

Core

Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills

(20 credits)

Dissertation

(60 credits)

Compulsory

Additional Learning Needs- Excellence in Practice

(20 credits)

Inclusive Classroom Practice

(20 credits)

Leadership and Management of ALN

(20 credits)

Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

  • Eligibility Criteria – for funded places  (Please note that not all these criteria apply to teachers who apply for an ITE partnership school funded place.) Please contact a.brychan@uwtsd.ac.uk directly for information on this route if you are an APLP lead or partner school applicant

    All candidates must meet the university’s academic entry requirements. To be eligible you must be:-

    • Resident in Wales
    • Educated to degree level or equivalent;
    • Holder of qualified teacher status (QTS) and registered with the EWC as a school teacher) which must be maintained throughout the course of the programme).
    • Employed by a maintained school in Wales as a teacher
    • Employed on a minimum of 0.4 FTE contracts, this can include supply teachers who are on long term contracts either with a Local Authority, school or an agency.
    • In year 3 to year 6 of practice from the completion of induction, at the start of the course.
    • Accepted /Enrolled on this specific MA Education offered by the 7 partnership HEIs.
    • Candidates should have where possible the support of their Headteacher
    • If you have already achieved a subject-specific Masters, you are still eligible to apply for the funding towards this programme
    • No other Masters in Education qualifications offered by the university are eligible for this funding

    Eligibility for self-funded places

    Candidates who do not quality for Welsh Government funding (i.e NOT in years 3-6 of teaching practice) must hold a PGCE, normally achieved within the last 5 years. Such candidates will therefore be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning and enter year two of the programme. The programme fee for these students is £9,750.

    Specific conditions of funding — all years

    All prospective candidates for support must be acknowledged and agree to the following condition of funding:

    • In accepting this grant offer teachers are required to continue to work in Wales, within the maintained education system for a minimum of 2 years after completing the programme.
    • Candidates in receipt of this funding must not make an application for further post graduate finance support through the SLC.

     Specific conditions of funding — ALN / Leadership - all years

    All prospective candidates for support must acknowledge and agree to the following conditions of funding.

    In accepting this grant offer, practitioners are required to work as a teacher or a lecturer, within one of the following settings for a minimum of two years after completing the programme.

    • A maintained school/PRU in Wales
    • A further education institution in the FE sector in Wales
    • A registered independent school
    • A specialist college

    Candidates in receipt of this funding must not make an application for further post graduate finance support through the Student Loans Company.

    Process to access funding

    The grant will be established between the Welsh Government and the participating HEIs. Individuals will not apply to the Welsh Government or the Student Loans Company for support.

  • Assessments are all coursework assignments and will be submitted at the end of each module. There will be one assessment per module.

  • Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.   

    If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.  

    We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.

    Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities  

    There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.   

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh  

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.    

  • Funding FAQs:

    The funding eligibility criteria states that I must be in year 3 to 6 of practice at the start of the course, what does this mean?

    This means you must be in years 3-6 of teaching following successful completion of your NQT induction when the course is due to start (not when you apply)

    Do I need to be registered with the EWC?

    Yes, to be eligible for funding you must be registered with the EWC in the category of school teacher. This must be maintained for the duration of the course.

    Why is the funding only available for teachers in years 3-6 of practice?

    The funding for this programme is offered by the Welsh Government as part of the Early Career Teacher Package.

    Following completion of my NQT induction, I spent a period of time working overseas / took a career break, does this count?

    Time spent employed as a teacher outside of the UK or time taken as a career break will not be counted as years of practice.

    Am I required to have a teaching contract for a minimum period of time, e.g. an academic term / year? What happens if my contract ends part way through the programme?

    Eligibility will be conferred at the beginning of the programme. At that point you will need to hold a contract of at least one term.

    I am employed as a teacher in a number of schools and my contracts total more than 0.4FTE. Am I eligible for funding?

    Yes, as long as your contracts total 0.4FTE or higher, you are eligible to apply for funding.

    I am a part time and/or supply teacher, can I apply for funding?

    Yes, as long as your contracts total 0.4FTE or higher, you are eligible to apply for funding.

    Do I need to commit to working in Wales after I have completed the MA Education?

    In accepting this funding teachers are required to continue to work in Wales, within the maintained education system for a minimum of 2 years after completing the programme.

    Is there a residency requirement before the course starts?

    In order to be eligible for funding you must be resident in Wales for 3 years prior to start of course and remain so for the duration of the programme.

    I would like to self-fund; how much are the fees?

    £6,500

    I have previously undertaken masters level study, am I eligible for funding for this programme?

    If you have previously studied a subject specific masters programme, then you are still eligible to apply for funding (subject to meeting all other criteria). Please note that if you have previously undertaken a funded MEd then you will not be eligible to apply for funding for the National MA.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, what are my options?

    If your application for funding is not successful, you may still be able to take up a place on the course as a self-funded student.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, how can I appeal against the decision?

    Applicants who are not satisfied with the decision of the National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel should contact the Chair of the Panel in the first instance.

    Who decides on funding allocation?

    Upon receipt of your application, the Admissions team at your chosen institution will ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. The National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel will then assess all eligible applications to determine the outcome and award funding to those who are successful.  The Panel consists of representatives from each Partner University and reports to the National Management Board (which has membership from the Welsh Government), to ensure clear accountability and oversight.

    How many funded places are available?

    There are 500 funded places across the National MA Education (Wales) partnership.

    Am I eligible for a student loan?

    If you are awarded Welsh Government funding for the National MA Education (Wales) then you must not also apply for postgraduate finance support through the Student Loans Company (SLC). Students who are not in receipt of Welsh Government funding may apply to the SLC.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, what are my options?

    If your application for funding is not successful, you may still be able to take up a place on the course as a self-funded student.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, how can I appeal against the decision?

    Applicants who are not satisfied with the decision of the National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel should contact the Chair of the Panel in the first instance.

    Who decides on funding allocation?

    Upon receipt of your application, the Admissions team at your chosen institution will ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. The National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel will then assess all eligible applications to determine the outcome and award funding to those who are successful.  The Panel consists of representatives from each Partner University and reports to the National Management Board (which has membership from the Welsh Government), to ensure clear accountability and oversight.

    How many funded places are available?

    There are 500 funded places across the National MA Education (Wales) partnership.

    Am I eligible for a student loan?

    If you are awarded Welsh Government funding for the National MA Education (Wales) then you must not also apply for postgraduate finance support through the Student Loans Company (SLC). Students who are not in receipt of Welsh Government funding may apply to the SLC.

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Addysg (Cymru): Cwricwlwm (Rhan amser) (MA)

Abertawe
3 Blynedd Rhan amser (neu dwy i’r nifer sydd yn cyd-fynd ar y credydau lefel 7 priodol)
Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd fodloni gofynion mynediad academaidd y Brifysgol.

Mae nifer y fanteisio wrth astudio’r MA Addysg (Cymru): Cwricwlwm yn PCYDDS. Mae’r cwrs rhan-amser hwn wedi’i gynllunio i’ch helpu i ddeall theori, dyluniad, gweithrediad ac arweinyddiaeth y cwricwlwm. 

Mae’n ddelfrydol ar gyfer gweithwyr addysg proffesiynol sydd eisiau gwella eu sgiliau a’u gwybodaeth wrth ddatblygu cwricwlwm. Gallwch astudio yn y Gymraeg neu’r Saesneg a dysgu ar-lein ac ar y campws, gan ddarparu hyblygrwydd i ffitio o gwmpas eich bywyd.

Mae’r rhaglen drawsnewidiol hon yn berffaith ar gyfer athrawon gyrfa gynnar ac uwch arweinwyr. Mae’r cwrs yn arwain y sector ac fe’i datblygwyd ar y cyd gan saith prifysgol yng Nghymru, gyda chefnogaeth gan Lywodraeth Cymru. Nod y cwrs yw arwain dysgu myfyrwyr, ysgogi myfyrwyr, a hwyluso dysgu. Mae’n eich annog hefyd i ymchwilio i arfer a gwella arfer.

Mae’r cwrs dros dair blynedd yn rhan-amser. Nid oes opsiwn llawn amser. Gall myfyrwyr ymuno â blwyddyn 2 y rhaglen os gallant ddangos eu bod wedi cwblhau 60 credyd lefel 7 yn rhan o’u cymhwyster TAR. Fel arall, gallwch wneud cais am gydnabyddiaeth o ddysgu blaenorol (RPL) sy’n gyfwerth â 60 credyd. Mae Ffurflen Gais RPL MA Addysg (Cymru) yn cynnwys manylion, gan gynnwys terfynau amser. Bydd myfyrwyr yn cael eu cefnogi wrth gwblhau’r broses hon.

Drwy gydol y cwrs, byddwch yn ymgysylltu ag ymchwil ac yn gwella arfer proffesiynol. Mae’r cwrs yn cynnwys modylau ar sgiliau addysgu, dylunio cwricwlwm, ac arweinyddiaeth. Byddwch yn dysgu sut i arwain dysgu myfyrwyr ac ysgogi myfyrwyr. Mae’r cwrs hefyd yn ymdrin â sut i hwyluso dysgu ac ymchwilio i arfer.

Erbyn diwedd y cwrs, bydd gennych ddealltwriaeth ddofn o ddamcaniaeth cwricwlwm ac arfer. Byddwch yn gallu cymhwyso’r wybodaeth hon i’ch rolau addysgu ac arwain eich hun. Bydd y cwrs hwn yn eich helpu i ddod yn weithiwr proffesiynol addysg mwy effeithiol a hyderus.

 

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
  • Cymraeg
Course length:
3 Blynedd Rhan amser (neu dwy i’r nifer sydd yn cyd-fynd ar y credydau lefel 7 priodol)
Entry requirements:
Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd fodloni gofynion mynediad academaidd y Brifysgol.

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn

01
Datblygu Gyrfa: Paratowch eich hun ar gyfer rolau uwch mewn addysg.
02
Darpariaeth Hyblyg: Astudiwch yn rhan-amser yn y Gymraeg neu'r Saesneg. flwyddyn, gan ymgymryd ag amrywiaeth eang o ymchwil addysgol sy’n canolbwyntio yn arbennig ar ymchwil agos at arfer.
03
Dysgu Cydweithredol: Ymgysylltwch â chyfoedion ac arbenigwyr ledled Cymru.
04
Cwricwlwm Arloesol: Byddwch yn mynd i'r afael â heriau a diwygiadau addysgol presennol.
05
Twf proffesiynol: Cyfoethogwch eich sgiliau arwain ac ymchwil.
06
Alinio Polisi: Yn cefnogi nodau addysg Llywodraeth Cymru.

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Yn PCYDDS, credwn mewn ymagwedd sy’n canolbwyntio ar fyfyrwyr ac yn pwysleisio arfer adfyfyriol, ymgysylltu beirniadol ag ymchwil, a dysgu cydweithredol. Ein nod yw datblygu gweithwyr proffesiynol addysg sydd â’r gallu i arwain ac arloesi o fewn y dirwedd addysgol sy’n datblygu’n gyflym yng Nghymru.

Blwyddyn Un: 
Yn y flwyddyn gyntaf, byddwch yn ymgysylltu â modylau sylfaenol sy’n eich helpu i ddatblygu dealltwriaeth ddofn o ddamcaniaethau ac arferion addysgol ac yn gwella’ch gallu i gymhwyso ymchwil i wella deilliannau addysgu a dysgu.

Arfer Cydweithredol a Phroffesiynol (20 credyd, Craidd)

Arfer Seiliedig ar Dystiolaeth (20 credyd, Craidd)

Addysgeg ac Arfer (20 credyd, Craidd)

Blwyddyn Dau: 
Mae’r ail flwyddyn yn canolbwyntio ar fodylau arbenigol, gan ganiatáu i chi ddewis o blith opsiynau sy’n cyd-fynd â’ch diddordebau a’ch nodau proffesiynol. Ochr yn ochr â’r rhain, byddwch yn ymgymryd â modwl craidd sy’n eich paratoi ar gyfer cynnal ymchwil annibynnol.

Archwilio Addysgeg (20 credyd, Dewisol)

Dylunio a Gwireddu Cwricwlwm (20 credyd, Dewisol)

Arweinyddiaeth ac Arloesedd Cwricwlwm (20 credyd, Dewisol)

Sgiliau Ymchwilio ac Ymholi Uwch (20 credyd, Craidd)

Blwyddyn Tri: 

Yn y flwyddyn olaf, byddwch yn cwblhau darn sylweddol o ymchwil ar bwnc sy’n gysylltiedig â’r cwricwlwm, gan atgyfnerthu’r hyn rydych wedi’i ddysgu a chyfrannu mewnwelediadau gwreiddiol i faes addysg.

Traethawd Hir (60 credyd, Craidd)

Gorfodol

Dewisol

Ymwrthodiad

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Gwybodaeth allweddol

  • Meini prawf ar gyfer lleoedd a ariennir (noder nad yw pob un o’r meini prawf yma yn berthnasol i athrawon sydd yn gwneud cais am le a ariennir yn sgîl eu haelodaeth o’n partneriaeth Addysg Gychwynnol Athrawon, PDPA). Am fanylion ynglŷn â’r llwybr hon, cysylltwch yn uniongyrchol ag a.brychan@pcydds.ac.uk)

    Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd fodloni gofynion mynediad academaidd y Brifysgol. I fod yn gymwys, rhaid i chi fod:

    • Yn byw yng Nghymru
    • Yn meddu ar radd neu gymhwyster cyffelyb
    • Yn ddeiliad Statws Athro Cymwysedig (SAC) ac wedi cofrestru gyda Chyngor y Gweithlu (fel athro ysgol). Rhaid cadw’r statws hwn trwy gydol y rhaglen
    • Yn gyflogedig gan ysgol a gynhelir yng Nghymru fel athro
    • Yn gyflogedig ar gytundeb 0.4 neu fwy. Gall hyn gynnwys athrawon cyflenwi sydd ar gontractau tymor hir naill ai gydag awdurdod lleol, ysgol neu asiantaeth.
    • Ym mlwyddyn 3 i flwyddyn 6 o ymarfer wedi cwblhau’r cyfnod sefydlu, ar ddechrau’r cwrs.
    • Wedi eich derbyn/cofrestru i gwblhau’r radd meistr arbennig hwn gydag un o’r saith Prifysgol sydd yn ei ddarparu
    • Â chefnogaeth eu pennaeth lle bo hynny’n bosibl
    • Os ydych eisoes wedi cyflawni Meistr arall mewn pwnc penodol, rydych yn dal yn gymwys i wneud cais am y cyllid tuag at y rhaglen hon
    • Noder: Nid yw graddau meistr eraill a gynigir gan y Brifysgol yn gymwys ar gyfer y cyllid hwn

    Amodau penodol y cyllid – ADY / Llwybr Arweinyddiaeth - pob blwyddyn

    Rhaid i bawb sydd am wneud cais am gymorth gydnabod yr amodau cyllido penodol canlynol a chytuno â nhw.

    Drwy dderbyn y cynnig grant hwn, rhaid i ymarferwyr weithio fel athro neu ddarlithydd yn un o’r lleoliadau canlynol am o leiaf ddwy flynedd ar ôl cwblhau’r rhaglen.

    • Ysgol a gynhelir/uned cyfeirio disgyblion yng Nghymru;
    • Sefydliad addysg bellach yn y sector addysg bellach yng Nghymru;
    • Ysgol annibynnol gofrestredig;
    • Coleg arbenigol.

    Ni ddylai ymgeiswyr sy’n cael y cyllid hwn wneud cais am ragor o gymorth cyllido astudiaethau ôl-raddedig drwy’r Cwmni Benthyciadau i Fyfyrwyr.

    Y broses ar gyfer cael y cyllid  

    Caiff y grant ei sefydlu rhwng Llywodraeth Cymru a’r sefydliadau addysg uwch sy’n rhan o’r rhaglen. Ni fydd unigolion yn gwneud cais i Lywodraeth Cymru nac i’r Cwmni Benthyciadau i Fyfyrwyr am gymorth.”

    Meini prawf ar gyfer myfyrwyr nad sydd yn gymwys i dderbyn cyllid:

    Mae gofyn i ymgeiswyr nad sydd yn gymwys i dderbyn lle wedi ei ariannu (h.y. y sawl NAD ydynt ym mlynyddoedd 3-6 o’u gyrfa dysgu) fod wedi cwblhau cymhwyster TAR o fewn y bum mlynedd diwethaf gan amlaf. Byddant felly yn gymwys i gael Cydnabyddiaeth o Ddysgu Blaenorol ac felly yn gallu cychwyn ar flwyddyn dau o’r rhaglen. Y ffi ar gyfer y myfyrwyr yma yw £9,750.

  • Mae’r rhaglen hon yn cynnig profiad galwedigaethol sy’n heriol yn academaidd ac yn ymgorffori dulliau addysgu ac asesu arloesol. Bydd disgwyl i fyfyrwyr fod yn weithredol wrth reoli eu profiad dysgu, bod yn greadigol a chymryd camau i’w datblygu eu hunain.

  • Cwrs Cyfrwng Cymraeg yw hwn.  

    Golyga hyn bod y cwrs hwn ar gael yn llawn yn Gymraeg (360 Credyd/100%).   

    Os byddwch yn dewis astudio eich cwrs drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg, efallai y byddwch yn gymwys i wneud cais am ysgoloriaethau a bwrsariaethau i gefnogi eich astudiaethau. 

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg Allgyrsiol 

     Yn ogystal, mae llawer o ffyrdd i ymgysylltu â’r diwylliant a bywyd Cymreig yn PCYDDS, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau ar gyfer siaradwyr Cymraeg ac ymuno â Changen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.  

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg 

    Rydym hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd i ddysgu ac i ddatblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg.  

  • Cyllido Cwestiynau Cyffredin:

    Mae meini prawf cymhwysedd y cyllid yn datgan bod yn rhaid imi fod ym mlwyddyn 3 i 6 o ymarfer ar ddechrau’r cwrs. Beth mae hyn yn ei olygu?

    Mae hyn yn golygu bod yn rhaid ichi fod ym mlynyddoedd 3 i 6 o’ch gwaith addysgu ar ôl cwblhau eich cyfnod sefydlu fel ANG pan fydd y cwrs i fod i ddechrau (nid pan fyddwch yn cyflwyno cais)

    Oes rhaid imi fod yn gofrestredig gyda Chyngor y Gweithlu Addysg?

    Oes, er mwyn bod yn gymwys am gyllid mae’n rhaid ichi fod yn gofrestredig gyda Chyngor y Gweithlu Addysg yn y categori athro ysgol. Mae’n rhaid cynnal hyn am hyd y cwrs.

    Pam mae’r cyllid ar gael i athrawon sydd ym mlynyddoedd 3 i 6 o ymarfer yn unig?

    Llywodraeth Cymru sy’n cynnig y cyllid ar gyfer y rhaglen hon, fel rhan o’r Pecyn i Athrawon Gyrfa Gynnar.

    Ar ôl cwblhau fy nghyfnod sefydlu fel ANG, treuliais gyfnod yn gweithio dramor / cymerais saib yn fy ngyrfa. Ydy hyn yn cyfrif?

    Ni chaiff amser a dreuliwyd yn gweithio fel athro y tu allan i’r DU, neu amser a gymerwyd fel saib yn eich gyrfa, ei gyfrif fel blynyddoedd yn ymarfer.

    Oes angen imi feddu ar gontract athro am isafswm cyfnod, e.e. tymor neu flwyddyn academaidd? Beth fydd yn digwydd os bydd fy nghontract yn dod i ben yn ystod y rhaglen?

    Ydych, ar yr amod bod cyfanswm eich contractau yn 0.4CALl neu’n uwch, byddwch chi’n gymwys i gyflwyno cais am gyllid

    Mae gen i gyflogaeth fel athro mewn nifer o ysgolion ac mae cyfanswm fy nghontractau yn werth mwy na 0.4 CALl. Ydw i’n gymwys am gyllid?

    Gallwch, ar yr amod bod cyfanswm eich contractau yn 0.4CALl neu’n uwch, byddwch chi’n gymwys i gyflwyno cais am gyllid.

     Rwy’n athro rhan-amser a/neu’n athro cyflenwi. Ga i gyflwyno cais am gyllid?

    Cadarnheir cymhwysedd ar ddechrau’r rhaglen. Ar yr adeg honno, bydd yn rhaid i chi feddu ar gontract ar gyfer o leiaf un tymor.

    Oes rhaid imi ymrwymo i weithio yng Nghymru ar ôl imi gwblhau’r MA mewn Addysg?

    Wrth dderbyn y cyllid hwn, mae gofyn i athrawon barhau i weithio yng Nghymru, yn y system addysg a gynhelir am isafswm o 2 flynedd ar ôl cwblhau’r rhaglen.

    Oes gofyniad o ran cyfnod preswylio cyn i’r cwrs ddechrau?

    Er mwyn bod yn gymwys am gyllid, rhaid eich bod wedi bod yn preswylio yng Nghymru am 3 blynedd cyn dechrau’r cwrs ac mae’n rhaid ichi aros yng Nghymru am hyd y rhaglen.

    Hoffwn i hunan ariannu; faint yw’r ffioedd?

    £6,500

    Rydw i wedi astudio ar lefel Meistr o’r blaen. Ydw i’n gymwys am gyllid ar gyfer y rhaglen hon?

    Os ydych chi wedi astudio pwnc penodol ar raglen Meistr o’r blaen, rydych yn dal i fod yn gymwys i gyflwyno cais am gyllid (ar yr amod eich bod yn bodloni’r holl feini prawf eraill). Sylwer na fyddwch yn gymwys i gyflwyno cais am gyllid ar gyfer yr MA Cenedlaethol os ydych wedi astudio MEd a ariannwyd o’r blaen.

    Roedd fy nghais am gyllid yn aflwyddiannus. Beth yw fy opsiynau?

    Os na fydd eich cais am gyllid yn llwyddiannus, gallai fod modd ichi gael lle ar y cwrs o hyd, fel myfyriwr sy’n hunan ariannu.

    Roedd fy nghais am gyllid yn aflwyddiannus. Sut ga i apelio yn erbyn y penderfyniad?Dylai ymgeiswyr nad ydynt yn fodlon ar benderfyniad Panel Dyfarnu Cyllid yr MA Cenedlaethol mewn Addysg (Cymru) gysylltu â Chadeirydd y Panel yn y lle cyntaf.

    Pwy sy’n penderfynu ar ddyrannu cyllid?

    Wrth dderbyn eich cais, bydd y Tîm Derbyn Myfyrwyr yn y sefydliad o’ch dewis yn sicrhau eich bod yn bodloni’r meini prawf cymhwysedd. Yna bydd Panel Dyfarnu Cyllid yr MA Cenedlaethol mewn Addysg (Cymru) yn asesu pob cais cymwys er mwyn pennu’r canlyniad a dyfarnu cyllid i’r rhai sy’n llwyddiannus. Mae’r Panel yn cynnwys cynrychiolwyr o bob prifysgol sy’n bartner, ac mae’n atebol i’r Bwrdd Rheoli Cenedlaethol (sydd ag aelodau o Lywodraeth Cymru), er mwyn sicrhau atebolrwydd a goruchwyliaeth eglur. 

    Sawl lle a ariennir sydd ar gael?

    Mae 500 o leoedd a ariennir ar draws partneriaeth yr MA Cenedlaethol mewn Addysg (Cymru)

    Ydw i’n gymwys am fenthyciad myfyriwr?

    Os dyfernir cyllid Llywodraeth Cymru ichi ar gyfer yr MA Cenedlaethol mewn Addysg (Cymru), mae’n rhaid ichi beidio â chyflwyno cais am gymorth ariannol i ôl-raddedigion drwy’r Cwmni Benthyciadau Myfyrwyr (SLC) hefyd. Caiff myfyrwyr nad ydynt yn derbyn cyllid Llywodraeth Cymru gyflwyno cais i’r SLC.

  • Cynlluniwyd ar gyfer athrawon cymwysedig lle bynnag y bônt yn eu gyrfa.

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Education (Wales): Curriculum (Part-time) (MA)

Swansea
3 Years Part-time (or two years for those with relevant level 7 credits)
All candidates must meet the university’s academic entry requirements.

Studying the MA Education (Wales): Curriculum at UWTSD offers numerous benefits. This part-time course is designed to help you understand curriculum theory, design, implementation, and leadership. 

It is ideal for educational professionals who want to improve their skills and knowledge in curriculum development. You can study in Welsh or English and learn both online and on campus, providing flexibility to fit around your life.

This transformative programme is perfect for early career teachers and senior leaders. It is a sector leading course that has been collaboratively developed by seven universities in Wales, with support from the Welsh Government. The course aims to guide student learning, motivate students, and facilitate learning. It also encourages you to enquire into practice and improve practice.

The course is three years part-time. There is no full-time option. Students can enter year 2 of the programme if they can show they have completed 60 level 7 credits as part of their PGCE qualification. Alternatively, you can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) equivalent to 60 credits. The MA Education (Wales) RPL Application Form has details, including time limits. Students will be supported to complete this process.

Throughout the course, you will engage with research and improve professional practice. The course includes modules on teaching skills, curriculum design, and leadership. You will learn how to guide student learning and motivate students. The course also covers how to facilitate learning and enquire into practice.

By the end of the course, you will have a deep understanding of curriculum theory and practice. You will be able to apply this knowledge to your own teaching and leadership roles. This course will help you become a more effective and confident educational professional.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
  • Welsh
Course length:
3 Years Part-time (or two years for those with relevant level 7 credits)
Entry requirements:
All candidates must meet the university’s academic entry requirements.

Why choose this course?

01
Career Advancement: Equip yourself for senior roles in education.
02
Flexible Delivery: Study part-time in Welsh or English.
03
Collaborative Learning: Engage with peers and experts across Wales.
04
Innovative Curriculum: Address current educational challenges and reforms.
05
Professional Growth: Enhance your leadership and research skills.
06
Policy Alignment: Supports Welsh Government education goals.

What you will learn

At UWTSD, we believe in a student-centric approach that emphasizes reflective practice, critical engagement with research, and collaborative learning. Our aim is to develop educational professionals who are equipped to lead and innovate within the rapidly evolving educational landscape in Wales.

Year One
In the first year, you will engage with foundational modules that help you develop a deep understanding of educational theories and practices and enhance your ability to apply research to improve teaching and learning outcomes.

Collaborative and Professional Practice (20 credits, Core)

Evidence-Informed Practice (20 credits, Core)

Pedagogy and Practice (20 credits, Core)

Year Two
The second year focuses on specialized modules, allowing you to choose from options that align with your interests and professional goals. Alongside these, you will undertake a core module that prepares you for conducting independent research.

Exploring Pedagogies (20 credits, Optional)

Curriculum Design and Realisation (20 credits, Optional)

Curriculum Leadership and Innovation (20 credits, Optional)

Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills (20 credits, Core)

Year Three

In the final year, you will complete a significant piece of research on a topic related to curriculum, consolidating your learning and contributing original insights to the field of education.

Dissertation (60 credits, Core)

 

Core

Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills

(20 credits)

Dissertation

(60 credits)

Collaborative Learning in Practice

(20 credits)

Optional

Exploring Pedagogies

(20 credits)

Curriculum Design and Realisation

(20 credits)

Curriculum Leadership and Innovation

(20 credits)

Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

  • Eligibility Criteria – for funded places  (Please note that not all these criteria apply to teachers who apply for an ITE partnership school funded place.) Please contact a.brychan@uwtsd.ac.uk directly for information on this route if you are an APLP lead or partner school applicant

    All candidates must meet the university’s academic entry requirements. To be eligible you must be:-

    • Resident in Wales
    • Educated to degree level or equivalent;
    • Holder of qualified teacher status (QTS) and registered with the EWC as a school teacher) which must be maintained throughout the course of the programme).
    • Employed by a maintained school in Wales as a teacher
    • Employed on a minimum of 0.4 FTE contracts, this can include supply teachers who are on long term contracts either with a Local Authority, school or an agency.
    • In year 3 to year 6 of practice from the completion of induction, at the start of the course.
    • Accepted /Enrolled on this specific MA Education offered by the 7 partnership HEIs.
    • Candidates should have where possible the support of their Headteacher
    • If you have already achieved a subject-specific Masters, you are still eligible to apply for the funding towards this programme
    • No other Masters in Education qualifications offered by the university are eligible for this funding

    Eligibility for self-funded places

    Candidates who do not quality for Welsh Government funding (i.e NOT in years 3-6 of teaching practice) must hold a PGCE, normally achieved within the last 5 years. Such candidates will therefore be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning and enter year two of the programme. The programme fee for these students is £9,750.

    Specific conditions of funding — all years

    All prospective candidates for support must be acknowledged and agree to the following condition of funding:

    • In accepting this grant offer teachers are required to continue to work in Wales, within the maintained education system for a minimum of 2 years after completing the programme.
    • Candidates in receipt of this funding must not make an application for further post graduate finance support through the SLC.

     Specific conditions of funding — ALN / Leadership - all years

    All prospective candidates for support must acknowledge and agree to the following conditions of funding.

    In accepting this grant offer, practitioners are required to work as a teacher or a lecturer, within one of the following settings for a minimum of two years after completing the programme.

    • A maintained school/PRU in Wales
    • A further education institution in the FE sector in Wales
    • A registered independent school
    • A specialist college

    Candidates in receipt of this funding must not make an application for further post graduate finance support through the Student Loans Company.

    Process to access funding

    The grant will be established between the Welsh Government and the participating HEIs. Individuals will not apply to the Welsh Government or the Student Loans Company for support.

  • Assessments are all coursework assignments and will be submitted at the end of each module. There will be one assessment per module.

  •  Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.   

    If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies. 

    We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.  

    Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities 

    There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.  

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh 

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.   

  • Funding FAQs:

    The funding eligibility criteria states that I must be in year 3 to 6 of practice at the start of the course, what does this mean?

    This means you must be in years 3-6 of teaching following successful completion of your NQT induction when the course is due to start (not when you apply)

    Do I need to be registered with the EWC?

    Yes, to be eligible for funding you must be registered with the EWC in the category of school teacher. This must be maintained for the duration of the course.

    Why is the funding only available for teachers in years 3-6 of practice?

    The funding for this programme is offered by the Welsh Government as part of the Early Career Teacher Package.

    Following completion of my NQT induction, I spent a period of time working overseas / took a career break, does this count?

    Time spent employed as a teacher outside of the UK or time taken as a career break will not be counted as years of practice.

    Am I required to have a teaching contract for a minimum period of time, e.g. an academic term / year? What happens if my contract ends part way through the programme?

    Eligibility will be conferred at the beginning of the programme. At that point you will need to hold a contract of at least one term.

    I am employed as a teacher in a number of schools and my contracts total more than 0.4FTE. Am I eligible for funding?

    Yes, as long as your contracts total 0.4FTE or higher, you are eligible to apply for funding.

    I am a part time and/or supply teacher, can I apply for funding?

    Yes, as long as your contracts total 0.4FTE or higher, you are eligible to apply for funding.

    Do I need to commit to working in Wales after I have completed the MA Education?

    In accepting this funding teachers are required to continue to work in Wales, within the maintained education system for a minimum of 2 years after completing the programme.

    Is there a residency requirement before the course starts?

    In order to be eligible for funding you must be resident in Wales for 3 years prior to start of course and remain so for the duration of the programme.

    I would like to self-fund; how much are the fees?

    £6,500

    I have previously undertaken masters level study, am I eligible for funding for this programme?

    If you have previously studied a subject specific masters programme, then you are still eligible to apply for funding (subject to meeting all other criteria). Please note that if you have previously undertaken a funded MEd then you will not be eligible to apply for funding for the National MA.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, what are my options?

    If your application for funding is not successful, you may still be able to take up a place on the course as a self-funded student.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, how can I appeal against the decision?

    Applicants who are not satisfied with the decision of the National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel should contact the Chair of the Panel in the first instance.

    Who decides on funding allocation?

    Upon receipt of your application, the Admissions team at your chosen institution will ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. The National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel will then assess all eligible applications to determine the outcome and award funding to those who are successful.  The Panel consists of representatives from each Partner University and reports to the National Management Board (which has membership from the Welsh Government), to ensure clear accountability and oversight.

    How many funded places are available?

    There are 500 funded places across the National MA Education (Wales) partnership.

    Am I eligible for a student loan?

    If you are awarded Welsh Government funding for the National MA Education (Wales) then you must not also apply for postgraduate finance support through the Student Loans Company (SLC). Students who are not in receipt of Welsh Government funding may apply to the SLC.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, what are my options?

    If your application for funding is not successful, you may still be able to take up a place on the course as a self-funded student.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, how can I appeal against the decision?

    Applicants who are not satisfied with the decision of the National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel should contact the Chair of the Panel in the first instance.

    Who decides on funding allocation?

    Upon receipt of your application, the Admissions team at your chosen institution will ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. The National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel will then assess all eligible applications to determine the outcome and award funding to those who are successful.  The Panel consists of representatives from each Partner University and reports to the National Management Board (which has membership from the Welsh Government), to ensure clear accountability and oversight.

    How many funded places are available?

    There are 500 funded places across the National MA Education (Wales) partnership.

    Am I eligible for a student loan?

    If you are awarded Welsh Government funding for the National MA Education (Wales) then you must not also apply for postgraduate finance support through the Student Loans Company (SLC). Students who are not in receipt of Welsh Government funding may apply to the SLC.

  • Designed for qualified teachers at all career stages.

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Addysg (Cymru): Arweinyddiaeth (Rhan amser) (MA)

Abertawe
3 Blynedd Rhan amser (neu dwy i’r nifer sydd yn cyd-fynd ar y credydau lefel 7 priodol)
Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd fodloni gofynion mynediad academaidd y Brifysgol.

Mae’r rhaglen Addysg (Cymru): Arweinyddiaeth (MA) wedi’i chynllunio i baratoi gweithwyr proffesiynol addysg ar gyfer rolau arweinyddiaeth effeithiol mewn ysgolion ac ar draws y system addysg ehangach. Mae’r cwrs rhan-amser hwn yn ddelfrydol ar gyfer y rhai sy’n ceisio gwella eu harbenigedd a sbarduno newid ystyrlon mewn tirwedd addysgol sy’n datblygu’n gyflym.

Mae’r rhaglen arloesol hon yn cael ei datblygu ar y cyd gan brifysgolion yng Nghymru, gan sicrhau ymrwymiad a rennir i safonau uchel a pherthnasedd. Drwy gyfuno ymgysylltiad ag ymchwil â phrofiad ymarferol, mae’r cwrs yn rhoi’r sgiliau i gyfranogwyr ddod yn arweinwyr effeithiol sy’n blaenoriaethu anghenion dysgwyr. P’un a ydych ar ddechrau eich gyrfa fel athro neu’n arweinydd profiadol, mae’r cwrs hwn yn cynnig yr hyblygrwydd a’r dyfnder sydd eu hangen i gefnogi eich twf proffesiynol.

Drwy gydol y rhaglen, byddwch yn archwilio strategaethau ar gyfer gwella arferion addysgu, rheoli newid sefydliadol, a meithrin amgylcheddau cynhwysol. Mae’r pwyslais ar gyfuno ymchwil ac arfer yn sicrhau eich bod yn cael mewnwelediadau sy’n berthnasol ar unwaith i heriau byd go iawn, gan eich helpu i wneud penderfyniadau gwybodus sydd o fudd i ddysgwyr a chydweithwyr.

Erbyn diwedd y cwrs hwn, byddwch wedi datblygu’r sgiliau ac wedi magu’r hyder i ysgogi newid o fewn eich sefydliad, gan gael effaith gadarnhaol ar addysg ar bob lefel. 
 

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
  • Cymraeg
Course length:
3 Blynedd Rhan amser (neu dwy i’r nifer sydd yn cyd-fynd ar y credydau lefel 7 priodol)
Entry requirements:
Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd fodloni gofynion mynediad academaidd y Brifysgol.

This programme is subject to validation.

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn

01
Arweinyddiaeth Uwch: Mae'r Llwybr Arweinyddiaeth wedi'i lunio ar gyfer y rhai sy'n ceisio gwella eu gwybodaeth, sgiliau a dylanwad arweinyddiaeth. Byddwch yn ymgysylltu â modylau a grëwyd ar y cyd gan arweinwyr addysgol.
02
Alinio â Pholisïau: Mae'r rhaglen yn alinio â'r Genhadaeth Genedlaethol ar gyfer addysg yng Nghymru, gan gefnogi polisïau fel y Cwricwlwm i Gymru a safonau dysgu proffesiynol.
03
Dysgu Cyfunol: Byddwch yn elwa o ymagwedd dysgu cyfunol, gan gyfuno adnoddau ar-lein â sesiynau wyneb yn wyneb, sy’n caniatáu i chi gydbwyso ymrwymiadau proffesiynol. Bydd graddedigion y rhaglen hon yn gallu arwain yn effeithiol o fewn ysgolion.

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Mae ein hathroniaeth yn cyfuno ymgysylltiad ag ymchwil â chymhwysiad ymarferol, gan rymuso dysgwyr i ddatblygu fel arweinwyr adfyfyriol, effeithiol. Mae’r cwrs yn meithrin meddwl beirniadol, cydweithio a ffocws diwyro ar flaenoriaethu anghenion dysgwyr, gan baratoi graddedigion i ysgogi newid ystyrlon ar draws y system addysg.

Blwyddyn Un
Yn y flwyddyn gyntaf, byddwch yn ymchwilio i gysyniadau sylfaenol arweinyddiaeth addysg trwy fodylau fel Addysgeg ac Arfer ac Arfer seiliedig ar Dystiolaeth. Nod y modylau hyn yw gwella eich dealltwriaeth o ddulliau addysgu a dysgu effeithiol, gan roi i chi’r sgiliau i gymhwyso ymchwil i heriau addysgol byd go iawn.

Blwyddyn Dau
Mae’r ail flwyddyn yn canolbwyntio ar ddatblygu eich arbenigedd arweinyddiaeth drwy fodylau dewisol fel Arwain Newid Sefydliadol ac Arfer Ystafell Ddosbarth Gynhwysol. Ymhlith y themâu dysgu craidd mae Sgiliau Ymchwilio ac Ymholi Uwch, lle byddwch yn mireinio’ch gallu i ddadansoddi data ac ymgymryd ag ymchwil a yrrir gan arfer.

Blwyddyn 3
Yn y flwyddyn olaf, byddwch yn ymgymryd â phrosiect traethawd hir, sy’n eich galluogi i arbenigo mewn maes o ddiddordeb personol neu broffesiynol. Mae’r profiad hwn yn integreiddio’r hyn rydych wedi’i ddysgu, gan alluogi i chi ddylunio datrysiadau arloesol i heriau o fewn y system addysg a chadarnhau eich rôl fel arweinydd adfyfyriol a rhagweithiol.

Pynciau Modylau

  1. Arwain a Rheoli Gweithwyr Proffesiynol Addysg 
    Datblygwch strategaethau ar gyfer adeiladu a chefnogi timau effeithiol. Mae’r modwl hwn yn archwilio arddulliau ac arferion arweinyddiaeth sy’n gwella cydweithredu, perfformiad a datblygiad athrawon.
  2. Arwain Newid Sefydliadol
    Dewch i ddeall egwyddorion rheoli newid o fewn ysgolion a systemau addysg. Dysgwch sut i ddylunio a gweithredu strategaethau sy’n cyd-fynd â nodau sefydliadol a gwella deilliannau dysgwyr.
  3. Sgiliau Ymchwilio ac Ymholi Uwch
    Datblygwch sgiliau i gynnal ymchwil proffesiynol. Mae’r modwl hwn yn darparu sylfaen ar gyfer deall methodolegau addysgol a chymhwyso ymchwil i ddatrys heriau ymarferol.
  4. Tegwch a Rhagoriaeth mewn Arweinyddiaeth
    Archwiliwch sut i greu amgylcheddau dysgu teg. Mae’r modwl hwn yn canolbwyntio ar hyrwyddo cynhwysiant a mynd i’r afael â gwahaniaethau er mwyn sicrhau llwyddiant i bob myfyriwr, waeth beth fo’u cefndir.
  5. Traethawd Hir 
    Ymgymerwch â phrosiect ymchwil annibynnol mewn maes o ddiddordeb personol. Mae’r prosiect hwn yn caniatáu ichi gymhwyso’r hyn rydych wedi’i ddysgu i fynd i’r afael â materion byd go iawn ym maes arweinyddiaeth addysg.

Gorfodol

Dewisol

Ymwrthodiad

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Gwybodaeth allweddol

  • Meini prawf ar gyfer lleoedd a ariennir (noder nad yw pob un o’r meini prawf yma yn berthnasol i athrawon sydd yn gwneud cais am le a ariennir yn sgîl eu haelodaeth o’n partneriaeth Addysg Gychwynnol Athrawon, PDPA). Am fanylion ynglŷn â’r llwybr hon, cysylltwch yn uniongyrchol ag a.brychan@pcydds.ac.uk)

    Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd fodloni gofynion mynediad academaidd y Brifysgol. I fod yn gymwys, rhaid i chi fod:

    • Yn byw yng Nghymru
    • Yn meddu ar radd neu gymhwyster cyffelyb
    • Yn ddeiliad Statws Athro Cymwysedig (SAC) ac wedi cofrestru gyda Chyngor y Gweithlu (fel athro ysgol). Rhaid cadw’r statws hwn trwy gydol y rhaglen
    • Yn gyflogedig gan ysgol a gynhelir yng Nghymru fel athro
    • Yn gyflogedig ar gytundeb 0.4 neu fwy. Gall hyn gynnwys athrawon cyflenwi sydd ar gontractau tymor hir naill ai gydag awdurdod lleol, ysgol neu asiantaeth.
    • Ym mlwyddyn 3 i flwyddyn 6 o ymarfer wedi cwblhau’r cyfnod sefydlu, ar ddechrau’r cwrs.
    • Wedi eich derbyn/cofrestru i gwblhau’r radd meistr arbennig hwn gydag un o’r saith Prifysgol sydd yn ei ddarparu
    • Â chefnogaeth eu pennaeth lle bo hynny’n bosibl
    • Os ydych eisoes wedi cyflawni Meistr arall mewn pwnc penodol, rydych yn dal yn gymwys i wneud cais am y cyllid tuag at y rhaglen hon
    • Noder: Nid yw graddau meistr eraill a gynigir gan y Brifysgol yn gymwys ar gyfer y cyllid hwn

    Amodau penodol y cyllid – ADY / Llwybr Arweinyddiaeth - pob blwyddyn

    Rhaid i bawb sydd am wneud cais am gymorth gydnabod yr amodau cyllido penodol canlynol a chytuno â nhw.

    Drwy dderbyn y cynnig grant hwn, rhaid i ymarferwyr weithio fel athro neu ddarlithydd yn un o’r lleoliadau canlynol am o leiaf ddwy flynedd ar ôl cwblhau’r rhaglen.

    • Ysgol a gynhelir/uned cyfeirio disgyblion yng Nghymru;
    • Sefydliad addysg bellach yn y sector addysg bellach yng Nghymru;
    • Ysgol annibynnol gofrestredig;
    • Coleg arbenigol.

    Ni ddylai ymgeiswyr sy’n cael y cyllid hwn wneud cais am ragor o gymorth cyllido astudiaethau ôl-raddedig drwy’r Cwmni Benthyciadau i Fyfyrwyr.

    Y broses ar gyfer cael y cyllid  

    Caiff y grant ei sefydlu rhwng Llywodraeth Cymru a’r sefydliadau addysg uwch sy’n rhan o’r rhaglen. Ni fydd unigolion yn gwneud cais i Lywodraeth Cymru nac i’r Cwmni Benthyciadau i Fyfyrwyr am gymorth.”

    Meini prawf ar gyfer myfyrwyr nad sydd yn gymwys i dderbyn cyllid:

    Mae gofyn i ymgeiswyr nad sydd yn gymwys i dderbyn lle wedi ei ariannu (h.y. y sawl NAD ydynt ym mlynyddoedd 3-6 o’u gyrfa dysgu) fod wedi cwblhau cymhwyster TAR o fewn y bum mlynedd diwethaf gan amlaf. Byddant felly yn gymwys i gael Cydnabyddiaeth o Ddysgu Blaenorol ac felly yn gallu cychwyn ar flwyddyn dau o’r rhaglen. Y ffi ar gyfer y myfyrwyr yma yw £9,750.

  • Mae’r rhaglen hon yn cynnig profiad galwedigaethol sy’n heriol yn academaidd ac yn ymgorffori dulliau addysgu ac asesu arloesol. Bydd disgwyl i fyfyrwyr fod yn weithredol wrth reoli eu profiad dysgu, bod yn greadigol a chymryd camau i’w datblygu eu hunain.

  • Cwrs Cyfrwng Cymraeg yw hwn.  

    Golyga hyn bod y cwrs hwn ar gael yn llawn yn Gymraeg (360 Credyd/100%).   

    Os byddwch yn dewis astudio eich cwrs drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg, efallai y byddwch yn gymwys i wneud cais am ysgoloriaethau a bwrsariaethau i gefnogi eich astudiaethau. 

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg Allgyrsiol 

     Yn ogystal, mae llawer o ffyrdd i ymgysylltu â’r diwylliant a bywyd Cymreig yn PCYDDS, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau ar gyfer siaradwyr Cymraeg ac ymuno â Changen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.  

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg 

    Rydym hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd i ddysgu ac i ddatblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg.  

  • Cyllido Cwestiynau Cyffredin:

    Mae meini prawf cymhwysedd y cyllid yn datgan bod yn rhaid imi fod ym mlwyddyn 3 i 6 o ymarfer ar ddechrau’r cwrs. Beth mae hyn yn ei olygu?

    Mae hyn yn golygu bod yn rhaid ichi fod ym mlynyddoedd 3 i 6 o’ch gwaith addysgu ar ôl cwblhau eich cyfnod sefydlu fel ANG pan fydd y cwrs i fod i ddechrau (nid pan fyddwch yn cyflwyno cais)

    Oes rhaid imi fod yn gofrestredig gyda Chyngor y Gweithlu Addysg?

    Oes, er mwyn bod yn gymwys am gyllid mae’n rhaid ichi fod yn gofrestredig gyda Chyngor y Gweithlu Addysg yn y categori athro ysgol. Mae’n rhaid cynnal hyn am hyd y cwrs.

    Pam mae’r cyllid ar gael i athrawon sydd ym mlynyddoedd 3 i 6 o ymarfer yn unig?

    Llywodraeth Cymru sy’n cynnig y cyllid ar gyfer y rhaglen hon, fel rhan o’r Pecyn i Athrawon Gyrfa Gynnar.

    Ar ôl cwblhau fy nghyfnod sefydlu fel ANG, treuliais gyfnod yn gweithio dramor / cymerais saib yn fy ngyrfa. Ydy hyn yn cyfrif?

    Ni chaiff amser a dreuliwyd yn gweithio fel athro y tu allan i’r DU, neu amser a gymerwyd fel saib yn eich gyrfa, ei gyfrif fel blynyddoedd yn ymarfer.

    Oes angen imi feddu ar gontract athro am isafswm cyfnod, e.e. tymor neu flwyddyn academaidd? Beth fydd yn digwydd os bydd fy nghontract yn dod i ben yn ystod y rhaglen?

    Ydych, ar yr amod bod cyfanswm eich contractau yn 0.4CALl neu’n uwch, byddwch chi’n gymwys i gyflwyno cais am gyllid

    Mae gen i gyflogaeth fel athro mewn nifer o ysgolion ac mae cyfanswm fy nghontractau yn werth mwy na 0.4 CALl. Ydw i’n gymwys am gyllid?

    Gallwch, ar yr amod bod cyfanswm eich contractau yn 0.4CALl neu’n uwch, byddwch chi’n gymwys i gyflwyno cais am gyllid.

     Rwy’n athro rhan-amser a/neu’n athro cyflenwi. Ga i gyflwyno cais am gyllid?

    Cadarnheir cymhwysedd ar ddechrau’r rhaglen. Ar yr adeg honno, bydd yn rhaid i chi feddu ar gontract ar gyfer o leiaf un tymor.

    Oes rhaid imi ymrwymo i weithio yng Nghymru ar ôl imi gwblhau’r MA mewn Addysg?

    Wrth dderbyn y cyllid hwn, mae gofyn i athrawon barhau i weithio yng Nghymru, yn y system addysg a gynhelir am isafswm o 2 flynedd ar ôl cwblhau’r rhaglen.

    Oes gofyniad o ran cyfnod preswylio cyn i’r cwrs ddechrau?

    Er mwyn bod yn gymwys am gyllid, rhaid eich bod wedi bod yn preswylio yng Nghymru am 3 blynedd cyn dechrau’r cwrs ac mae’n rhaid ichi aros yng Nghymru am hyd y rhaglen.

    Hoffwn i hunan ariannu; faint yw’r ffioedd?

    £6,500

    Rydw i wedi astudio ar lefel Meistr o’r blaen. Ydw i’n gymwys am gyllid ar gyfer y rhaglen hon?

    Os ydych chi wedi astudio pwnc penodol ar raglen Meistr o’r blaen, rydych yn dal i fod yn gymwys i gyflwyno cais am gyllid (ar yr amod eich bod yn bodloni’r holl feini prawf eraill). Sylwer na fyddwch yn gymwys i gyflwyno cais am gyllid ar gyfer yr MA Cenedlaethol os ydych wedi astudio MEd a ariannwyd o’r blaen.

    Roedd fy nghais am gyllid yn aflwyddiannus. Beth yw fy opsiynau?

    Os na fydd eich cais am gyllid yn llwyddiannus, gallai fod modd ichi gael lle ar y cwrs o hyd, fel myfyriwr sy’n hunan ariannu.

    Roedd fy nghais am gyllid yn aflwyddiannus. Sut ga i apelio yn erbyn y penderfyniad?Dylai ymgeiswyr nad ydynt yn fodlon ar benderfyniad Panel Dyfarnu Cyllid yr MA Cenedlaethol mewn Addysg (Cymru) gysylltu â Chadeirydd y Panel yn y lle cyntaf.

    Pwy sy’n penderfynu ar ddyrannu cyllid?

    Wrth dderbyn eich cais, bydd y Tîm Derbyn Myfyrwyr yn y sefydliad o’ch dewis yn sicrhau eich bod yn bodloni’r meini prawf cymhwysedd. Yna bydd Panel Dyfarnu Cyllid yr MA Cenedlaethol mewn Addysg (Cymru) yn asesu pob cais cymwys er mwyn pennu’r canlyniad a dyfarnu cyllid i’r rhai sy’n llwyddiannus. Mae’r Panel yn cynnwys cynrychiolwyr o bob prifysgol sy’n bartner, ac mae’n atebol i’r Bwrdd Rheoli Cenedlaethol (sydd ag aelodau o Lywodraeth Cymru), er mwyn sicrhau atebolrwydd a goruchwyliaeth eglur. 

    Sawl lle a ariennir sydd ar gael?

    Mae 500 o leoedd a ariennir ar draws partneriaeth yr MA Cenedlaethol mewn Addysg (Cymru)

    Ydw i’n gymwys am fenthyciad myfyriwr?

    Os dyfernir cyllid Llywodraeth Cymru ichi ar gyfer yr MA Cenedlaethol mewn Addysg (Cymru), mae’n rhaid ichi beidio â chyflwyno cais am gymorth ariannol i ôl-raddedigion drwy’r Cwmni Benthyciadau Myfyrwyr (SLC) hefyd. Caiff myfyrwyr nad ydynt yn derbyn cyllid Llywodraeth Cymru gyflwyno cais i’r SLC.

  • Cynlluniwyd ar gyfer athrawon cymwysedig lle bynnag y bônt yn eu gyrfa.

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Education (Wales): Leadership (Part-time) (MA)

Swansea
3 Years Part-time (or two years for those with relevant level 7 credits)
All candidates must meet the university’s academic entry requirements.

The Education (Wales): Leadership (MA) is designed to prepare educational professionals for impactful leadership roles within schools and across the wider education system. This part-time course is ideal for those seeking to enhance their expertise and drive meaningful change in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

This innovative programme is collaboratively developed by universities in Wales, ensuring a shared commitment to high standards and relevance. By combining research engagement with practical experience, the course equips participants with the skills to become effective leaders who prioritise the needs of learners. Whether you are an early-career teacher or an experienced leader, this course offers the flexibility and depth needed to support your professional growth.

Throughout the programme, you will explore strategies for improving teaching practices, managing organisational change, and fostering inclusive environments. The emphasis on blending research and practice ensures that you gain insights that are immediately applicable to real-world challenges, helping you to make informed decisions that benefit both learners and colleagues.

By the end of this course, you will have developed the tools and confidence to drive change within your organisation, making a positive impact on education at every level. 

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
  • Welsh
Course length:
3 Years Part-time (or two years for those with relevant level 7 credits)
Entry requirements:
All candidates must meet the university’s academic entry requirements.

This programme is subject to validation.

Why choose this course?

01
Enhanced Leadership: The Leadership Pathway is crafted for those looking to enhance their leadership knowledge, skills, and influence. You will engage with modules co-created by educational leaders and gain insights from internationally recognised experts
02
Policy Alignment: The programme aligns with the National Mission for education in Wales, supporting policies such as the new Curriculum for Wales and professional learning standards.
03
Blended Learning: You will benefit from a blended learning approach, combining online resources with face-to-face sessions, allowing you to balance professional commitments.

What you will learn

Our philosophy blends research engagement with practical application, empowering learners to develop as reflective, impactful leaders. The course fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and an unwavering focus on prioritising the needs of learners, preparing graduates to drive meaningful change across the education system.

Year One
In the first year, you will delve into foundational concepts in education leadership through modules such as Pedagogy and Practice and Evidence-Informed Practice. These modules aim to enhance your understanding of effective teaching and learning methods, equipping you with the skills to apply research to real-world educational challenges.

Year Two
The second year focuses on advancing your leadership expertise through optional modules like Leading Organisational Change and Inclusive Classroom Practice. Core learning includes Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills, where you will refine your ability to analyse data and undertake practice-driven research.

Year Three
In the final year, you will undertake a dissertation project, allowing you to specialise in an area of personal or professional interest. This capstone experience integrates your learning, enabling you to design innovative solutions to challenges within the education system and solidify your role as a reflective and proactive leader.

Module Topics

  1. Leading and Managing Education Professionals
    Gain strategies for building and supporting effective teams. This module explores leadership styles and practices that enhance collaboration, performance, and teacher development.
  2. Leading Organisational Change
    Understand the principles of managing change within schools and education systems. Learn how to design and implement strategies that align with organisational goals and improve outcomes for learners.
  3. Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills
    Develop the skills to conduct professional research. This module provides a foundation for understanding educational methodologies and applying research to solve practical challenges.
  4. Equity and Excellence in Leadership
    Explore how to create equitable learning environments. This module focuses on promoting inclusion and addressing disparities to ensure success for all students, regardless of background.
  5. Dissertation
    Undertake an independent research project in an area of personal interest. This capstone project allows you to apply your learning to address real-world issues in education leadership.

Compulsory

Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills

(20 credits)

Dissertation

(60 credits)

Optional

Leading and Managing Education Professionals

(20 credits)

Leading Organisational Change

(20 credits)

Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

  • Eligibility Criteria – for funded places  (Please note that not all these criteria apply to teachers who apply for an ITE partnership school funded place.) Please contact a.brychan@uwtsd.ac.uk directly for information on this route if you are an APLP lead or partner school applicant

    All candidates must meet the university’s academic entry requirements. To be eligible you must be:-

    • Resident in Wales
    • Educated to degree level or equivalent;
    • Holder of qualified teacher status (QTS) and registered with the EWC as a school teacher) which must be maintained throughout the course of the programme).
    • Employed by a maintained school in Wales as a teacher
    • Employed on a minimum of 0.4 FTE contracts, this can include supply teachers who are on long term contracts either with a Local Authority, school or an agency.
    • In year 3 to year 6 of practice from the completion of induction, at the start of the course.
    • Accepted /Enrolled on this specific MA Education offered by the 7 partnership HEIs.
    • Candidates should have where possible the support of their Headteacher
    • If you have already achieved a subject-specific Masters, you are still eligible to apply for the funding towards this programme
    • No other Masters in Education qualifications offered by the university are eligible for this funding

    Eligibility for self-funded places

    Candidates who do not quality for Welsh Government funding (i.e NOT in years 3-6 of teaching practice) must hold a PGCE, normally achieved within the last 5 years. Such candidates will therefore be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning and enter year two of the programme. The programme fee for these students is £9,750.

    Specific conditions of funding — all years

    All prospective candidates for support must be acknowledged and agree to the following condition of funding:

    • In accepting this grant offer teachers are required to continue to work in Wales, within the maintained education system for a minimum of 2 years after completing the programme.
    • Candidates in receipt of this funding must not make an application for further post graduate finance support through the SLC.

     Specific conditions of funding — ALN / Leadership - all years

    All prospective candidates for support must acknowledge and agree to the following conditions of funding.

    In accepting this grant offer, practitioners are required to work as a teacher or a lecturer, within one of the following settings for a minimum of two years after completing the programme.

    • A maintained school/PRU in Wales
    • A further education institution in the FE sector in Wales
    • A registered independent school
    • A specialist college

    Candidates in receipt of this funding must not make an application for further post graduate finance support through the Student Loans Company.

    Process to access funding

    The grant will be established between the Welsh Government and the participating HEIs. Individuals will not apply to the Welsh Government or the Student Loans Company for support.

  • Assessments are all coursework assignments and will be submitted at the end of each module. There will be one assessment per module.

  • Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.   

    If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.  

    We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.

    Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities  

    There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. 

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh  

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.    

  • Funding FAQs:

    The funding eligibility criteria states that I must be in year 3 to 6 of practice at the start of the course, what does this mean?

    This means you must be in years 3-6 of teaching following successful completion of your NQT induction when the course is due to start (not when you apply)

    Do I need to be registered with the EWC?

    Yes, to be eligible for funding you must be registered with the EWC in the category of school teacher. This must be maintained for the duration of the course.

    Why is the funding only available for teachers in years 3-6 of practice?

    The funding for this programme is offered by the Welsh Government as part of the Early Career Teacher Package.

    Following completion of my NQT induction, I spent a period of time working overseas / took a career break, does this count?

    Time spent employed as a teacher outside of the UK or time taken as a career break will not be counted as years of practice.

    Am I required to have a teaching contract for a minimum period of time, e.g. an academic term / year? What happens if my contract ends part way through the programme?

    Eligibility will be conferred at the beginning of the programme. At that point you will need to hold a contract of at least one term.

    I am employed as a teacher in a number of schools and my contracts total more than 0.4FTE. Am I eligible for funding?

    Yes, as long as your contracts total 0.4FTE or higher, you are eligible to apply for funding.

    I am a part time and/or supply teacher, can I apply for funding?

    Yes, as long as your contracts total 0.4FTE or higher, you are eligible to apply for funding.

    Do I need to commit to working in Wales after I have completed the MA Education?

    In accepting this funding teachers are required to continue to work in Wales, within the maintained education system for a minimum of 2 years after completing the programme.

    Is there a residency requirement before the course starts?

    In order to be eligible for funding you must be resident in Wales for 3 years prior to start of course and remain so for the duration of the programme.

    I would like to self-fund; how much are the fees?

    £6,500

    I have previously undertaken masters level study, am I eligible for funding for this programme?

    If you have previously studied a subject specific masters programme, then you are still eligible to apply for funding (subject to meeting all other criteria). Please note that if you have previously undertaken a funded MEd then you will not be eligible to apply for funding for the National MA.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, what are my options?

    If your application for funding is not successful, you may still be able to take up a place on the course as a self-funded student.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, how can I appeal against the decision?

    Applicants who are not satisfied with the decision of the National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel should contact the Chair of the Panel in the first instance.

    Who decides on funding allocation?

    Upon receipt of your application, the Admissions team at your chosen institution will ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. The National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel will then assess all eligible applications to determine the outcome and award funding to those who are successful.  The Panel consists of representatives from each Partner University and reports to the National Management Board (which has membership from the Welsh Government), to ensure clear accountability and oversight.

    How many funded places are available?

    There are 500 funded places across the National MA Education (Wales) partnership.

    Am I eligible for a student loan?

    If you are awarded Welsh Government funding for the National MA Education (Wales) then you must not also apply for postgraduate finance support through the Student Loans Company (SLC). Students who are not in receipt of Welsh Government funding may apply to the SLC.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, what are my options?

    If your application for funding is not successful, you may still be able to take up a place on the course as a self-funded student.

    My application for funding was unsuccessful, how can I appeal against the decision?

    Applicants who are not satisfied with the decision of the National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel should contact the Chair of the Panel in the first instance.

    Who decides on funding allocation?

    Upon receipt of your application, the Admissions team at your chosen institution will ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. The National MA Education (Wales) Funding Award Panel will then assess all eligible applications to determine the outcome and award funding to those who are successful.  The Panel consists of representatives from each Partner University and reports to the National Management Board (which has membership from the Welsh Government), to ensure clear accountability and oversight.

    How many funded places are available?

    There are 500 funded places across the National MA Education (Wales) partnership.

    Am I eligible for a student loan?

    If you are awarded Welsh Government funding for the National MA Education (Wales) then you must not also apply for postgraduate finance support through the Student Loans Company (SLC). Students who are not in receipt of Welsh Government funding may apply to the SLC.

  • Designed for qualified teachers at all career stages.

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Arfer Proffesiynol (Rhan amser) (MA)

Dysgu o Bell
3 blynedd yn rhan-amser
O leiaf 5 mlynedd o brofiad priodol sy’n seiliedig ar waith neu waith gwirfoddol.

Mae’r MA Arfer Proffesiynol (Dysgu o Bell, Rhan-amser), yn rhaglen meistr hyblyg, sy’n canolbwyntio ar yrfaoedd a gynlluniwyd ar gyfer gweithwyr proffesiynol sydd eisiau cyfoethogi eu harbenigedd, datblygu eu sgiliau arwain, ac ennill cymhwyster ffurfiol heb gymryd seibiant gyrfa.

Wedi’i chyflwyno 100% ar-lein, mae’r rhaglen ran-amser hon yn caniatáu i chi gymhwyso’r hyn y byddwch yn ei ddysgu yn uniongyrchol i’ch gweithle, gan gyfoethogi eich datblygiad personol a phroffesiynol.

Mae’r radd meistr seiliedig ar waith hon yn hyblyg iawn, gan alluogi i chi deilwra eich astudiaethau i’ch nodau gyrfaol. Gydag ystod o fodylau mewn arweinyddiaeth„ hyfforddi, mentora, rheoli newid, a thrawsnewid digidol, gallwch siapio eich profiad dysgu i weddu eich diwydiant ac uchelgeisiau. P’un a ydych yn gweithio mewn busnes, gofal iechyd, addysg, gwasanaethau cyhoeddus, neu’r sector dielw, mae’r rhaglen hon yn rhoi i chi’r sgiliau ymarferol a mewnwelediadau strategol i gyfoethogi eich arfer proffesiynol.

Un o brif fanteision y rhaglen MA dysgu o bell hon yw ei bod yn Cydnabod Dysgu Blaenorol (RPL), sy’n caniatáu i chi ennill credyd academaidd ar gyfer eich profiad, hyfforddiant, neu gymwysterau proffesiynol blaenorol. Gall hyn gyflymu eich cynnydd a gwneud eich gradd meistr yn fwy fforddiadwy.

Trwy gydol y cwrs, byddwch yn ymgysylltu ag addysgu a arweinir gan ymchwil, astudiaethau achos byd go iawn, a phrosiectau astudio annibynnol, gan ddod i’w anterth mewn prosiect ymchwil yn y gwaith sy’n alinio gyda’ch amcanion gyrfaol. Byddwch yn graddio gyda sgiliau meddwl beirniadol, datrys problemau, ac arweinyddiaeth sy’n gallu agor drysau i rolau uwch, cyfleoedd ymgynghori, neu astudiaethau academaidd pellach.

Os ydych chi’n chwilio am radd meistr hyblyg, sy’n berthnasol i’r diwydiant, sy’n gadael i chi astudio unrhyw bryd, unrhyw le, yr MA Arfer Proffesiynol ym Mhrifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant yw’r dewis delfrydol.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
  • Cymraeg
Course length:
3 blynedd yn rhan-amser
Entry requirements:
O leiaf 5 mlynedd o brofiad priodol sy’n seiliedig ar waith neu waith gwirfoddol.

Ffioedd Ôl-raddedig

Mae’r cymhwyster hwn yn caniatáu i chi leihau eich ffioedd trwy Gydnabyddiaeth o Ddysgu Blaenorol (RPL), sy’n dyfarnu credyd academaidd am eich profiad a’ch cymwysterau blaenorol. 

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn?

01
Hyblyg ac Ar-lein: Dyluniwyd r gyfer gweithwyr proffesiynol, gyda darpariaeth sydd ar-lein yn llwyr a nifer o bwyntiau derbyn.
02
Dysgu yn y Gwaith: Cymhwyso eich astudiaethau’n uniongyrchol i’ch arfer proffesiynol.
03
Llwybr Dysgu wedi’i Deilwra: Dewiswch fodylau sy’n berthnasol i’ch nodau gyrfaol, gan gynnwys arweinyddiaeth, hyfforddi a rheolaeth.
04
Cydnabod Dysgu Blaenorol (RPL): Enillwch gredydau ar gyfer profiad a chymwysterau blaenorol.
05
Modylau sy’n Berthnasol i’r Diwydiant: Datblygwyd mewn cydweithrediad ag arbenigwyr y diwydiant i alinio gyda heriau proffesiynol y byd go iawn.
06
Hunangadarnhad: Byddwch yn profi taith o hunanddarganfyddiad ac yn teimlo ymdeimlad o hunangadarnhad.

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Mae’r rhaglen hon yn datblygu adfyfyrio beirniadol, arweinyddiaeth, a sgiliau ymchwil wedi’u teilwra i’ch sector proffesiynol. Byddwch yn ymgysylltu â’r canlynol:

  • Arfer proffesiynol cyfoes a strategaethau arweinyddiaeth.
  • Dysgu yn y gwaith a modylau astudio annibynnol.
  • Methodoleg ymchwil wedi’u cymhwyso i heriau’r gweithle.
  • Ystyriaethau moesegol a phroffesiynol yn eich maes.

Mae strwythur y rhaglen yn hyblyg iawn, gan alluogi i fyfyrwyr deilwra eu dysgu.

Modylau Craidd:

  • Datblygiad Proffesiynol Parhaus (20 credyd)
  • Cydnabod ac Achredu Dysgu (RAL) (20 credyd)
  • Ymchwil yn y Gwaith (20 credyd)
  • Ymchwil mewn Gweithleoedd (10 credyd)

Modylau Dewisol (enghreifftiau):

  • Arweinyddiaeth a Newid (30 credyd)
  • Hyfforddi a Mentora (30 credyd)
  • Rheoli Prosiectau yn y Gwaith (30 credyd)
  • Dilysrwydd a Rôl yr Arweinydd (30 credyd)
  • Rheolaeth Ariannol ar gyfer y Sector Cyhoeddus (30 credyd)

Rhaid i fyfyrwyr gwblhau cyfanswm o 180 credyd i raddio gydag MA.

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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  • O leiaf 5 mlynedd o brofiad priodol sy’n seiliedig ar waith neu waith gwirfoddol. 

    Llwybrau mynediad amgen 

    • Tystysgrif Ôl-raddedig mewn Addysg Uwch (PGCert). Dyma ran gyntaf y radd Meistr lawn.  

    Ar ôl i chi gwblhau eich astudiaethau PGCert yn llwyddiannus, byddwch yn gymwys i symud ymlaen ar gyfer gweddill y radd Meistr. 

    Mae’r rhain yn lwybrau delfrydol os ydych chi’n dychwelyd i astudio ar ôl bwlch, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio’r pwnc hwn o’r blaen, neu os nad ydych wedi cyflawni’r graddau sydd eu hangen arnoch ar gyfer lle ar y radd hon. 

    Cyngor a Chymorth Derbyn 

    I gael cyngor a chefnogaeth benodol, gallwch gysylltu â’n tîm ymholiadau i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ofynion mynediad. 

    Fel darpar fyfyriwr bydd y Tîm Derbyn yn trefnu cyfarfod i drafod yr opsiynau sydd ar gael i chi. Mae hyn fel arfer yn digwydd ar-lein ar amser sy’n gyfleus i chi.  

    Gofynion Iaith Saesneg  

    Os nad Saesneg yw eich iaith gyntaf, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg o’r blaen, mae ein gofyniad arferol yn gyfwerth â sgôr o 6.0 y System Brofi Iaith Saesneg Rhyngwladol (Prawf Academaidd IELTS), heb gael llai na 5.5 ym mhob un o’r is-brofion. Rydym hefyd yn derbyn profion iaith Saesneg eraill.  

    Ewch i ymweld ag adran Ceisiadau Rhyngwladol ein gwefan i ddysgu rhagor am ein Gofynion Iaith Saesneg a Chyrsiau Iaith Saesneg ymlaen llaw. 

    Gofynion fisa ac ariannu 

    Os nad ydych o’r DU ac nid oes gennych breswyliad yma yn barod, efallai bydd angen i chi wneud cais am fisa.  

    Ar gyfer cyrsiau sy’n fwy na chwe mis, bydd angen fisa myfyrwyr arnoch chi.  

    Dylai myfyrwyr rhyngwladol sydd angen fisa Myfyriwr wneud cais am ein cyrsiau llawn amser gan eu bod yn gymwys ar gyfer nawdd fisa Myfyriwr.  

    I gael yr holl wybodaeth, darllenwch y dudalen gwneud cais am fisa a chanllawiau.    

    Sylwch mai dim ond ar gyfer rhaglenni wyneb yn wyneb, ar gampws, heb elfennau astudio ar-lein y gall myfyrwyr sy’n derbyn Cymorth Ffederal yr Unol Daleithiau wneud cais.  

  • Defnyddir amrywiaeth o asesiadau i herio dysgwyr. Mae ffocws academaidd cryf o fewn y rhaglen ochr yn ochr â datblygu sgiliau ymarferol.

  • Cwrs Cyfrwng Cymraeg yw hwn.  

    Golyga hyn bod y cwrs hwn ar gael yn llawn yn Gymraeg (360 Credyd/100%).   

    Os byddwch yn dewis astudio eich cwrs drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg, efallai y byddwch yn gymwys i wneud cais am ysgoloriaethau a bwrsariaethau i gefnogi eich astudiaethau. 

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg Allgyrsiol 

     Yn ogystal, mae llawer o ffyrdd i ymgysylltu â’r diwylliant a bywyd Cymreig yn PCYDDS, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau ar gyfer siaradwyr Cymraeg ac ymuno â Changen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.  

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg 

    Rydym hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd i ddysgu ac i ddatblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg.  

  • Nid oes unrhyw gostau ychwanegol gofynnol ar gyfer y cwrs. Mae opsiwn i gynnal asesiad Seicometrig Insights.

  • Efallai y byddwch yn gymwys i gael cyllid i helpu i gefnogi eich astudiaeth. I gael gwybod am ysgoloriaethau, bwrsariaethau a chyfleoedd ariannu eraill sydd ar gael, ewch i’n hadran Ysgoloriaethau a Bwrsariaethau ar ein gwefan.

  • Mae graddedigion yn dilyn rolau mewn: 

    • Arweinyddiaeth a rheolaeth ar draws diwydiannau 
    • Sector cyhoeddus a sefydliadau dielw 
    • AD a datblygu talent 
    • Hyfforddi ac ymgynghori

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Professional Practice (Part-time) (MA)

Distance Learning
3 Years Part-time
Minimum of 5 years’ level-appropriate work-based or voluntary experience.

The MA Professional Practice (Distance Learning, Part-Time) is a flexible, career-focused master’s programme designed for working professionals who want to advance their expertise, develop leadership skills, and gain a formal qualification without taking a career break. 

Delivered 100% online, this part-time programme allows you to apply what you learn directly to your workplace, enhancing both your personal and professional development.

This work-based master’s degree is highly customisable, enabling you to tailor your studies to your career goals. With a range of modules in leadership, coaching, mentoring, change management, and digital transformation, you can shape your learning experience to suit your industry and aspirations. Whether you work in business, healthcare, education, public services, or the non-profit sector, this programme equips you with practical skills and strategic insights to enhance your professional practice.

A key benefit of this distance learning MA is its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway, which allows you to gain academic credit for your previous professional experience, training, or qualifications. This can accelerate your progress and make your master’s degree more affordable.

Throughout the course, you will engage with research-led teaching, real-world case studies, and independent study projects, culminating in a major work-based research project that aligns with your career objectives. You will graduate with advanced critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills that can open doors to senior roles, consultancy opportunities, or further academic study.

If you are looking for a flexible, industry-relevant master’s degree that lets you study anytime, anywhere, the MA Professional Practice at University of Wales Trinity Saint David is the ideal choice.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
  • Welsh
Course length:
3 Years Part-time
Entry requirements:
Minimum of 5 years’ level-appropriate work-based or voluntary experience.

Postgraduate Fees

This qualification lets you reduce your fees through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which awards academic credit for your previous experience and qualifications. 

Why choose this course?

01
Flexible and Online: Designed for working professionals, with fully online delivery and multiple intake points.
02
Work-Based Learning: Apply your studies directly to your professional practice.
03
Customised Learning Pathway: Choose modules relevant to your career goals, including leadership, coaching, and management.
04
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Earn credits for previous experience and qualifications.
05
Industry-Relevant Modules: Developed in collaboration with industry experts to align with real-world professional challenges.
06
Self-affirmation: You will experience a journey of self-discovery and feel a sense of self-affirmation.

What you will learn

This programme develops critical reflection, leadership, and research skills tailored to your professional sector. You will engage with:

  • Contemporary professional practice and leadership strategies.
  • Work-based learning and independent study modules.
  • Research methodologies applied to workplace challenges.
  • Ethical and professional considerations in your field.

The programme structure is highly flexible, allowing students to tailor their learning.

Core Modules:

  • Continuing Professional Development (20 credits)
  • Recognition and Accreditation of Learning (RAL) (20 credits)
  • Work-Based Research (20 credits)
  • Research in Workplaces (10 credits)

Optional Modules (examples):

  • Leadership and Change (30 credits)
  • Coaching and Mentoring (30 credits)
  • Managing Work-Based Projects (30 credits)
  • Authenticity and the Role of the Leader (30 credits)
  • Financial Management for Public Sector (30 credits)

Students must complete a total of 180 credits to graduate with an MA.

Optional

Continuing Professional Development

(20 credits)

Application of Learning in the Workplace

(15 credits)

Recognition and Accreditation of Learning (RAL) with Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL)/Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL)

(20 + (40-160 credit claim))

Optional

Authenticity and the Role of the Leader

(30 credits)

Wellbeing of Future Generations Act

(20 credits)

Coaching and Mentoring

(30 credits)

Undertaking Research in Workplaces

(15 credits)

Work-based Research

(20 credits)

Managing Work-based Projects

(30 credits)

Leadership and Change

(30 credits)

Coaching in the Workplace

(20 credits)

Optional

Year 2

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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  • Minimum of 5 years’ level-appropriate work-based or voluntary experience.  

    Alternative entry routes  

    • Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert). This is the first part of the full Master’s degree. 

    Once you have successfully completed your PGCert studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remainder of the Master’s degree.  

    These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree. 

    Admissions Advice and Support   

    For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. 

    As a potential student the Admissions Team will arrange a meeting to discuss the options open to you. This normally takes place online at a time convenient to you.  

    English language requirements  

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.  

    Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses. 

    Visa and funding requirements  

    If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.  

    For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.  

    International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.   

    For full information read our visa application and guides.    

    Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.  

    • Work-based projects
    • Written assignments
    • Research-based reports
    • Reflective portfolios
    • Presentations
  • Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.   

    If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.  

    We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.

    Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities  

    There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. 

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh  

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.    

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Arfer Proffesiynol: Arweinyddiaeth yn y Gwasanaethau Brys (LES) (Rhan amser) (MA)

Dysgu o Bell
3 blynedd yn rhan-amser
O leiaf 5 mlynedd o brofiad priodol sy’n seiliedig ar waith neu waith gwirfoddol.

Mae’r rhaglen Arfer Proffesiynol: Arweinyddiaeth yn y Gwasanaethau Brys (LES) (Dysgu o Bell, Rhan-amser) yn radd meistr arbenigol a gynlluniwyd ar gyfer gweithwyr proffesiynol ym meysydd gwasanaethau brys, ymateb i drychinebau, rheoli argyfyngau, a diogelwch y cyhoedd. 

Mae’r radd seiliedig ar waith, ar-lein hon wedi’i theilwra i helpu ymladdwyr tân, parafeddygon, heddweision, a chynllunwyr brys ddatblygu sgiliau arweinyddiaeth strategol wrth ddal ati i wneud eu gwaith hanfodol.

Trwy gyfuniad o wybodaeth ddamcaniaethol a chymhwysiad ymarferol, bydd myfyrwyr yn archwilio ymateb i argyfyngau, rheoli risg, cydweithio rhwng asiantaethau, a chynllunio gwydnwch. Mae’r radd hon yn galluogi i ddysgwyr gymhwyso strategaethau arweinyddiaeth cyfoes yn uniongyrchol i’w rolau, gan wella sgiliau gwneud penderfyniadau ac effeithlonrwydd gweithredol mewn amgylcheddau pwysau uchel.

Mae’r rhaglen yn hyblyg iawn, gan ganiatáu i fyfyrwyr ddewis modylau sy’n berthnasol i’w sector gwasanaethau brys penodol. Un o’r prif fanteision yw’r llwybr Cydnabod Dysgu Blaenorol (RPL), sy’n cydnabod hyfforddiant a phrofiad gweithredol blaenorol, gan ganiatáu i fyfyrwyr ennill credydau a chyflymu eu hastudiaethau.

Bydd myfyrwyr yn cymryd rhan mewn addysgu a arweinir gan ymchwil, astudiaethau achos, a phrosiectau datblygu arweinyddiaeth, gan gydweithio gyda sefydliadau’r gwasanaethau brys i fynd i’r afael â heriau byd go iawn. Bydd graddedigion yn gadael gyda sgiliau arweinyddiaeth uwch, medrau meddwl beirniadol, ac arbenigedd rheoli argyfyngau, gan alluogi iddynt arwain timau ymateb mewn argyfwng, datblygu mentrau polisi, a gwella strategaethau parodrwydd am argyfwng.

Os ydych yn chwilio am radd meistr hyblyg, sector-benodol sy’n cyfoethogi arweinyddiaeth ym maes ymateb i argyfwng a diogelwch y cyhoedd, yr MA Arweinyddiaeth yn y Gwasanaethau Brys ym Mhrifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant yw’r dewis delfrydol.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
  • Cymraeg
Course length:
3 blynedd yn rhan-amser
Entry requirements:
O leiaf 5 mlynedd o brofiad priodol sy’n seiliedig ar waith neu waith gwirfoddol.

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn?

01
Arbenigol ar gyfer y Gwasanaethau Brys: wedi’i deilwra ar gyfer ymarferwyr proffesiynol mewn plismona, ymladd tân, parafeddygaeth, a rheolaeth argyfyngau.
02
Hyblyg ac Ar-lein: Mae’r ddarpariaeth ar-lein yn caniatáu i chi astudio wrth weithio’n amser llawn.
03
Dysgu yn y Gwaith: Byddwch yn cymhwyso strategaethau arweinyddiaeth yn uniongyrchol i heriau ymateb i argyfyngau byd go iawn.
04
Cydnabod Dysgu Blaenorol (RPL): Trowch hyfforddiant a phrofiad blaenorol yn gredydau academaidd.
05
Wedi’i addysgu gan Arbenigwyr: Dysgwch gan ymarferwyr proffesiynol profiadol y gwasanaethau brys ac academyddion.
06
Cyfleoedd i Symud Gyrfa Ymlaen: Cyfoethogwch eich cymwysterau i symud ymlaen i rolau arweinyddiaeth uwch yn y gwasanaethau brys.

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Mae’r rhaglen hon yn datblygu sgiliau arweinyddiaeth strategol, rheolaeth argyfyngau, ac asesu risg ar gyfer ymarferwyr proffesiynol y gwasanaethau brys. Byddwch yn cymryd rhan yn y canlynol:

  • Arweinyddiaeth a gwneud penderfyniadau mewn cyd-destunau brys.
  • Cydweithio aml-asiantaeth a chynllunio gwydnwch.
  • Strategaethau cyfathrebu a rheoli risg mewn argyfyngau.
  • Ystyriaethau moesegol a phroffesiynol wrth arwain y gwasanaethau brys.

Mae strwythur y rhaglen wedi’i gynllunio i gefnogi ymarferwyr proffesiynol y gwasanaethau brys trwy astudiaethau hyblyg.

Modylau craidd:

  • Arwain Argyfyngau a Gwydnwch (30 credyd)
  • Rheoli Risg yn y Gwasanaethau Brys (30 credyd)
  • Gwneud Penderfyniadau Strategol mewn Argyfyngau (30 credyd)
  • Ymchwil seiliedig ar Waith yn y Gwasanaethau Brys (20 credyd)

Modylau Dewisol (enghreifftiau):

  • Cydweithio rhyngasiantaeth wrth Ymateb i Argyfyngau (30 credyd)
  • Rheoli Arweinyddiaeth Weithredol a Thactegol (30 credyd)
  • Parodrwydd am Argyfwng a Chynllunio Adferiad (30 credyd)
  • Arweinyddiaeth yn y Gwasanaethau Tân ac Achub (30 credyd)
  • Polisi a Llywodraethu’r Gwasanaethau Brys (30 credyd)
  • Rhaid i fyfyrwyr gwblhau cyfanswm o 180 o gredydau i raddio gydag MA.

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  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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  • Efallai y byddwch yn gymwys i gael cyllid i helpu i gefnogi eich astudiaeth. I gael gwybod am ysgoloriaethau, bwrsariaethau a chyfleoedd ariannu eraill sydd ar gael, ewch i’n hadran Ysgoloriaethau a Bwrsariaethau ar ein gwefan.

  • Mae graddedigion yn dilyn rolau yn:

    • Uwch arweinyddiaeth yn yr heddlu, tân a gwasanaethau meddygol brys
    • Rheoli argyfwng a thrychinebau
    • Polisi a llywodraethu diogelwch y cyhoedd
    • Rheoli risg a chynllunio gweithredol
    • Ymgynghori mewn strategaethau ymateb i argyfwng
    • Mae Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant yn uchel am foddhad a chyflogadwyedd myfyrwyr.
    • Cysylltiadau cryf â gweithwyr proffesiynol a sefydliadau’r diwydiant

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