MA Learning and Teaching in the Creative Industries (Performers College)

The MA Learning & Teaching in Creative Industries has been thoughtfully designed so that it perfectly suits both new and experienced educators. This course supports excellence, no matter whether you’re starting your journey as a teacher or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, skills and experience. It’s both flexible and comprehensive, giving you the tools you need to lead the way in the education sector.
By the end of your course, you can expect to be a highly creative, thoughtful and collaborative educator with the skillset to succeed in both further and higher education. You’ll develop your skills, knowledge and agency as a teacher, as well as learning to use educational theory and undertake your own primary research. We take a highly person-centred approach, offering expert tuition, one-to-one mentoring, engaging practical workshops and guided independent study.
Aside from skills development and knowledge acquisition, you will learn to critically examine and challenge beliefs and attitudes in order to find your own voice as an educator.
Focus areas include:
Teaching and supporting learningAssessment and feedbackLearning theory and psychologyInclusivity and accommodation for learning needCreative and experiential approaches to learningEducational and practitioner-led researchCourse designCritical and social theories of educationCoaching and mentoring in one-to-one settingsLeadership and innovation in educationWhich pathway is right for youThe ‘Initial Teacher Education’ pathway: designed for early and pre-career teachers
The ‘Initial Teacher Education’ pathway focuses on developing your own practical and reflective skills within the classroom. It includes the introductory module, ‘Teaching, Learning and Assessment’, for which no prior teaching experience is required.
You will also undertake a work placement, which is comprised of teaching experience and lesson observation. This forms the requirements for professional formation (QTLS) through the Education & Training Foundation. Teaching placements are offered for those not currently working within education.
This pathway is offered both full-time over one calendar year (three semesters) and part-time over two calendar years.

The Experienced Educator pathway: designed for qualified teachers or those with over three years of teaching experience
You’ll expand upon what you already know and complete the programme with deeper theoretical and pedagogic knowledge that will enrich your teaching. This includes exploring new practices in leadership and educational change.
Because our flexible MA courses provide an educational experience that works around you, this pathway is offered part-time over two calendar years so that you can continue with your day-to-day profession.

A good degree (normally 2.2 or above) or significant professional experience in the creative arts/industries.

All applicants will be subject to interview and a portfolio may also be requested for Recognition of Prior Certified or Experiential Learning (RPCEL).