Mrs. Annie Laurette
Head of the Department of Education, Languages and Media
+248 438 1220
Overview
The MA in Education at the University of Seychelles is a postgraduate degree designed for practising and aspiring educators who wish to enhance their professional practice, leadership, and research skills.
The programme integrates professional teacher training with advanced academic study, enabling students to apply educational theory, policy, and research to real-world classroom and institutional contexts.
Students may choose to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) after completing 120 credits or continue to the full Master of Arts in Education (160 credits).
The PGCE component develops the competencies required for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in line with the Ministry of Education’s professional standards.
This programme aims to:
Equip educators with the knowledge and skills to attain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Foster critical engagement with contemporary educational theory, policy, and practice.
Encourage reflective and research-informed approaches to teaching and learning.
Develop leadership capacity within educational settings.
Enable students to contribute meaningfully to educational improvement and innovation.
Full-time: 2 years
The programme is offered in English.
The MA in Education is delivered through face-to-face sessions on Thursdays and Fridays, supported by online learning activities. Each module consists of ten sessions, with an expected study commitment of 15–20 hours per week.
The programme includes both core and elective modules, providing flexibility to align study with individual professional interests.
Core modules include:
Managing Teaching and Learning
Introduction to Education Research (Parts 1 & 2)
Teachers as Curriculum Makers
Research Methodologies
Educational Perspectives
Education Management
Educational Futures
Education Dissertation (20,000 words and oral defence)
Elective modules may include:
Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education
Assessment for Learning
Citizenship and Sustainability Education
Seychelles Education Law
Health and Life Skills Education
Digital Skills for Teachers
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Students pursuing the PGCE undertake Work-Based Experience (WBE 1–3) totalling 400 hours of supervised professional practice.
Students may:
Exit with a PGCE (120 credits) and QTS recognition, or
Continue to complete the MA in Education (160 credits).
Applicants may enter through one of the following routes:
MA in Education (Academic Pathway)
Advanced Diploma in Education (Level 6) or equivalent.
Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.
MA in Education for QTS (Professional Pathway)
Bachelor’s degree (Level 7) or equivalent qualification.
All applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency and access to an appropriate educational setting for professional practice.
SCR 100,000 per year *
*Fees are subject to change.
The University offers flexible payment plans and special tuition fees for self funding students. Kindly contact us for more information regarding these fees.
The B.Ed. Early Secondary programme specialisation in Social Sciences is designed to equip participants with knowledge, skills and attitude to become effective and reflective practitioners. In addition, the purpose of the programme is to enhance the quality of education and training for adolescents and adult learners.
The B.Ed. Primary programme is designed to equip participants with knowledge, skills and attitude to become effective and reflective practitioners. In addition, the purpose of the programme is to enhance the quality of education and training for adolescents and adult learners.
