The MProf is a research degree for experienced education professionals who are interested in international evidence and research-informed practice.
The Master of Professional Practice normally takes one year to complete in full-time study and two years in part-time study and requires submission of a 30,000 word thesis plus a 5,000 word portfolio of professional evidence.As with the PhD, your research topic will need to align with the interests of a potential supervisor.
How to apply
Entry requirements: Admissions decisions are based on your suitability for postgraduate research and the Department's ability to supervise your proposed topic. Our minimum entry requirement for Postgraduate Research is normally an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) although evidence of research skills and/or experience is useful.
You will need to provide the following documentation:
- Current CV
- A research proposal, no longer than 2,000 words in length (excluding bibliography), which specifies a topic of study, aims and objectives, proposed research methods and ethical considerations
- Two letters of reference
- Transcripts of your previous degree(s).
Interested applicants with appropriate qualifications are invited to apply online to Durham University
If you would like to discuss your application or have any questions, please visit the Durham School of Education or contact: ed.pgrstudents@durham.ac.uk
Funding of Professional development of Ecolint staff
Any teacher or member of staff wishing to complete this programme through the Institute of Learning and Teaching can request for a financial assistance. For more information, please read the Funding Policy.
Please note that the funding request only applies for the current-year bill and cannot be validated retroactively.