MA International Relations

The programme blends school‑based experience with university‑led study, requiring trainees to allocate specific days each week to a partner school while participating in scheduled lectures, workshops and seminars at the university. Throughout the year, students engage with core modules covering curriculum design, pedagogical theory, assessment strategies and professional conduct, and they receive regular feedback from school mentors and university tutors. Assessment is carried out through a combination of written assignments, a reflective portfolio documenting classroom practice, and formal observations of teaching, each graded against nationally recognised standards to confirm that trainees meet the required competencies for qualified teacher status. Learners also join collaborative online forums, complete micro‑teaching tasks and produce research‑based assignments that deepen analysis of policy and practice, fostering professional identity and lifelong learning.