Student profiles

I would strongly recommend the course to anyone interested in education

Raluca-Andreea Istrate MA Education, Teaching and Learning

IPGCE/MA ETL student, Raluca-Andreea Istrate, currently works as a relief teacher at an international school in Singapore. Studying the course remotely has been a very positive experience. Raluca acknowledges how the diversity of the cohort offers different perspectives which enhances the learning experience.

The expertise and targeted support from my supervisors, and our dialogues around the module topics, have been invaluable

Salwa-Patricia Khalil MA Education, Teaching and Learning

As a result of studying on the iPGCE/MA ETL, Patty is excited to be embarking on her new teaching role next academic year.

I consider myself lucky and privileged to have had the chance to be a part of this community

Dorontinë Berishaj MA Psychology and Education

Dorontinë feels that the MA Psychology and Education course has given her a clearer vision for her future endeavours in improving mental health support in her home-country’s schools and recognises the strong positive impact the staff have had on her through their availability, their willingness to go an extra step when they see fit and their professionalism in lectures and beyond.

Stephanie Ray Digital Literacies, Culture and Education student

The skills and knowledge I developed on the Digital Literacies, Culture and Education course have been invaluable to my teacher training year so far

Stephanie Ray MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education

Trainee English teacher, Stephanie, hopes that she can adopt the positivity, encouragement and engagement that she valued by the academic staff on the course to help inspire her future pupils.

This program has exceeded my expectations and I feel incredibly proud of what I have accomplished

Reshma Mirpuri MA Early Childhood Education

Masters in Early Childhood Education student, Reshma Mirpuri, felt the course provided her with the skills that she needed as a researcher, the confidence to critically reflect research and practice in education and the ability to make connections between international frameworks and policies with those relevant to her local country.

I can honestly say that it was one of the greatest things I’ve done

Katie Graham-Whitehouse MA Early Childhood Education

Initially Nursery Manager, Katie Graham-Whitehouse, chose to study on the MA Early Childhood Education to bring her knowledge and practice up to date, but two years later, ignited by her passion for researching and writing her dissertation, Katie decided to continue her studies with us and apply for the EdD.

MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education opened my eyes and mind greatly

Ting Han MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education

The course makes me realise that technology and creativity play important roles in children's development of study and life and also have great significance in pedagogy.

Digital Literacies, Culture and Education student

We learned both with and from each other with all our cultural differences

Anfal Almesbah MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education

On the Digital Literacies, Culture and Education programme Anfal learned the skills to make the huge transition from being a video practitioner towards becoming a teacher of film making.

Hannah Hidden Digital Literacies, Culture and Education student

The course has sharpened my criticality and reflective thinking

Hannah Hidden MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education

Digital Literacies, Culture and Childhood student, Hannah, found the course helped to deepen her understanding of the digital culture of children and the opportunities for Education which will now shape how she teaches when she returns to the classroom.

I felt the power of digital literacies to express my ideas about life in the pandemic

Shuangyunyi Chen MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education

Broadcasting and Television major student, Shuangyunyi, values how the Digital Literacies, Culture and Education course enabled her to reflect on previous filming experience to improve her digital storytelling skills for children.

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