Writtle University College and ARU have merged. Writtle’s full range of college, degree, postgraduate and short courses will still be delivered on the Writtle campus. See our guide to finding Writtle information on this site.

School of Education continuing professional development and postgraduate courses

Our Education CPD and postgraduate taught courses will give you the knowledge and skills to further your career in teaching supported by qualified education professionals.

With both distance learning and campus-based options available, our range of courses can help you:

  • Develop skills in mentoring Initial Teacher Training trainees, to improve their understanding of pupil learning and develop their professional behaviours for a teaching career.
  • Develop your early years Montessori practice and professionalism.
  • Explore aspects of young children’s lives in more depth.
  • Understand the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) requirements of children and young people.
  • Grow your understanding of educational leadership and explore varying approaches to driving education forward.
  • Discover your own areas of interest within education, and tailor your studies towards them.
  • Reflect on your own practice and learn from others.
  • Increase the reach and impact of your support network.

We also offer undergraduate courses and research programmes.

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Education

Postgraduate - PG Dip

Study in:
Distance learning
Available as:
1 year part time
,
2 years part time
Course features
  • Develop as an Early Years, Primary or Secondary teacher
  • Enhance your understanding of Education
  • Study around your commitments

Education

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Distance learning
Available as:
1 year full-time
,
1 year part-time with APCL
,
1 year with APCL distance learning
,
2 years part-time
,
2 years part-time distance learning
Course features
  • Tailor you studies to your particular interests
  • Develop and enhance your professional skills
  • Enrich your student experience alongside others
Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Distance learning
Available as:
1 year full-time - January start
,
1 year full-time - September start
,
2 years part-time
,
2 years part-time distance learning
,
Part-time with APCL
,
Part-time with APCL - distance learning
Course features
  • Explore aspects of young children’s lives in more depth
  • Enhance your career prospects
  • Discover areas of personal interest
Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Distance learning
Available as:
Full time January
,
Part time January
,
Full time September
,
Part time September with 60 APCL
,
Part time September online delivery
Course features
  • Grow your understanding of educational leadership
  • Learn from qualified professionals
  • Explore varying approaches to driving education forward

Education with Montessori

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Distance learning
Available as:
1 year full-time
,
1 year distance learning
,
2 years part-time
,
2 years distance learning
,
1 year with APCL
,
1 year with APCL - distance learning
Course features
  • Develop your early years Montessori practice and professionalism
  • Qualified professional and academic support
  • Explore and analyse education theories
Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Distance learning
Available as:
1 year full-time September start
,
1 year full-time January start
,
2 years part-time
,
Distance learning September start
,
Distance learning January start
Course features
  • Prepare to collaborate and discover your specialism
  • Make a positive impact on young people's lives
  • Explore varying approaches to driving education forward
Study in:
Distance learning
Available as:
2 years part-time
Course features
  • Boost your educational management skills
  • Tailor your learning to your current role
  • Study by distance learning and gain a valuable MBA qualification
Study in:
Distance learning
Available as:
1 year part-time January
,
1 year part-time September
Course features
  • Continue your professional development as a teacher or lecturer in higher education
  • Reflect on your own practice, and learn from others
  • Study part-time by distance learning
Study in:
Distance learning
Available as:
1 year part-time distance learning
Course features
  • Gain new teaching knowledge and skills
  • Develop a specialism
  • Earn a postgraduate teaching qualification while you work
Study in:
Blended learning
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Preparing for the new Department for Education statutory requirements for lead mentors from September 2024? Develop your skills for mentoring trainees in Initial Teacher Training and supporting Initial Teacher Education, as well as Early Career Teachers’ professional development. This course will allow you to enhance the connections between their academic and professional lives, as well as your own.