Education [MSc: online distance learning]
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My experience was extremely great there. It was so rewarding and empowering. I am a mature student but people here are so welcoming and friendly. MSc is a great subject to study. I am extremely happy with my course
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The university is so flexible and so helpful. You won't feel stuck and can try out other things as well. I have enjoyed every moment spent there.
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Pretty good experience at the University, great socities to be a part of, made great friends and I simply enjoyed a good time in all. Thanks for the support.
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Postgraduate
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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Start date
Different dates available
Fully online distance programme ideal for mainstream education professionals working in schools or further and higher education, for those working with adults, in youth work or community development, and those wanting to enter the world of education. High quality, fully supported online distance learning offering flexible part-time learning. The programme utilises a virtual learning environment incorporating wikis, blogs, RSS feeds and real-time interactive tools. Choice of general or specialist pathways tailored to suit individual student needs. You will be a member of an engaged, active international learning community that builds from your own context, drawing on your particular professional and personal experiences to construct learning that is relevant and intellectually challenging. You will learn through and with international curricula, pedagogy and learning community. You may be an experienced educational practitioner seeking a postgraduate programme to develop your practice or someone who now wishes to enter the exciting and diverse field of education. You will work in cohorts across specialisms, educational sectors and geographical locations to learn from and with each other. These cohorts will use online and real-time discussion and information exchanges around milestone activities designed to both provide scaffolded but flexible support.
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Reviews
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My experience was extremely great there. It was so rewarding and empowering. I am a mature student but people here are so welcoming and friendly. MSc is a great subject to study. I am extremely happy with my course
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The university is so flexible and so helpful. You won't feel stuck and can try out other things as well. I have enjoyed every moment spent there.
← | →
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Pretty good experience at the University, great socities to be a part of, made great friends and I simply enjoyed a good time in all. Thanks for the support.
← | →
Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Daniel Pettersen
Steph
James Jackson
Anna
Subjects
- IT
- International
- Special Education
Course programme
You will take 4 core and 2 optional courses in years 1 and 2. You will also complete a dissertation in year 3 which reflects your research interests.
In addition to the general degree programme you have the opportunity to study on one of 5 specialist named pathways.
- Adult Education
- Children’s Literature & Literacies
- Educational Leadership
- Inclusive & Special Education
- Youth Studies.
If undertaking the general degree programme, you have an opportunity to select from the specialist optional courses available in your year of study. If undertaking a specialist pathway, you must take the courses outlined below.
Core coursesYear 1
- Modern educational thinking
- Policy and practice.
Year 2
- Principles and practices of research
- Research application.
Year 1
- The psychology of adult learning
Year 2
- International issues
Year 1
- Texts for children: From printing press to virtual reality
Year 2
- Reframing language, literature and literacies for 21st century life
Year 1
- Developing as a leader: Ethics and praxis
Year 2
- Leading people and organisations: Actions and accountabilities in practice
Year 1
- Education for all: Inclusive special education
Year 2
- Working together creating inclusive learning environments
Year 1
- Working with youth: Education and learning for change
Year 2
- Perspectives on youth and young adulthood
Additional information
Learning and teaching on this programme will be supported by distance online learning, delivered via Moodle, the University’s chosen Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The programme's approach to learning and teaching emphasises the construction and maintenance of an online learning community that is both challenging and supportive. Extensive use is made of electronic resources including e-books, online journals online, podcasts and video clips. You will be offered both flexibility and supportive scaffolding via a series of formative learning activities structured...
Education [MSc: online distance learning]
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