MA and PhD programme options
Dear all,
I have the option to use my PGCE with QTS credits for a full master’s degree programme. However, I already hold an LLM (Master of Laws) in International Human Rights Law from the University of York. I’ve looked at a few courses and they are listed below. Taking into account that I am currently working in alternative provision, which option would be beneficial?
-A second master’s degree in Special and Inclusive Education from the University of Nottingham (MA)
-A second master’s degree in Inclusion from the University of Birmingham (MA)
-A PhD in Education and Social Justice from the University of Lancaster.
I have the option to use my PGCE with QTS credits for a full master’s degree programme. However, I already hold an LLM (Master of Laws) in International Human Rights Law from the University of York. I’ve looked at a few courses and they are listed below. Taking into account that I am currently working in alternative provision, which option would be beneficial?
-A second master’s degree in Special and Inclusive Education from the University of Nottingham (MA)
-A second master’s degree in Inclusion from the University of Birmingham (MA)
-A PhD in Education and Social Justice from the University of Lancaster.
Original post by AJ2310
Dear all,
I have the option to use my PGCE with QTS credits for a full master’s degree programme. However, I already hold an LLM (Master of Laws) in International Human Rights Law from the University of York. I’ve looked at a few courses and they are listed below. Taking into account that I am currently working in alternative provision, which option would be beneficial?
-A second master’s degree in Special and Inclusive Education from the University of Nottingham (MA)
-A second master’s degree in Inclusion from the University of Birmingham (MA)
-A PhD in Education and Social Justice from the University of Lancaster.
I have the option to use my PGCE with QTS credits for a full master’s degree programme. However, I already hold an LLM (Master of Laws) in International Human Rights Law from the University of York. I’ve looked at a few courses and they are listed below. Taking into account that I am currently working in alternative provision, which option would be beneficial?
-A second master’s degree in Special and Inclusive Education from the University of Nottingham (MA)
-A second master’s degree in Inclusion from the University of Birmingham (MA)
-A PhD in Education and Social Justice from the University of Lancaster.
Hello
Whilst I may not be able to answer your question per se I can hopefully give you a few ideas of factors to think about to enable you to make your decision.
Firstly, what do you want ultimately from the PGR degree? Does one course enable this outcome better than the others?
Do you want to spend the next x years studying for a PhD or would you prefer to spend a year on a shorter, MA degree, remember there is always the option of a PhD after this.
How does the courses compare? I’m thinking here of the masters degrees as the PhD is more all about your research. Does the course content of one appeal more to your interests than the other masters degree? If you are swaying toward the PhD as a qualification but you are interested in the masters content, could you incorporate this into your PhD?
Think about the university. What does each institution have to offer you? Maybe visit for the postgraduate open days and look at the academic and student support on offer. During the open days the course staff will be available to advise you also and it’s really worth going and discussing your considerations with them. The open days are also the perfect way to get a feel for the university and surrounding town or city would you feel happy studying here?
Does your current work lend itself to any of the courses? Or vice versa?
I hope some of this is helpful,
Good luck with your decision making,
Jess
PhD English
University of Chester
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