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King's College London

Master

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Education MA is a flexible course that combines interdisciplinary perspectives with the development of analytical and core research skills to enable students to pursue their own subject-specific interests in education. It emphasises the development of a critical understanding of education policies and practices to promote capacities for independent thought and action in the classroom.

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About this course

Flexible and interdisciplinary while supporting subject-specific learning.
Draws on contemporary research to develop a critical understanding of educational policies and practices.
Promotes analytical and research skills to enhance classroom practice.
Taught by staff with international reputations in their fields.
Promotes transferable abilities such as policy analysis and research, communication and presentation skills.
Provides opportunities to build a network of teachers, academics and educational policy figures that span local, national and international settings.
Suitable for educators across all sectors and others with an interest in education studies.

This course will enable students to critically reflect on education policies and practices, carry out independent research, including at their own workplaces, and acquire the skills and contacts that will enable them to progress in their careers.

A 2:1 undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

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Subjects

  • Education
  • Critical Perspectives
  • Dissertation
  • Research methods
  • Mathematics education
  • Mathematics
  • Theory & Practice
  • Business management
  • Computer Science
  • Educational Leadership

Course programme

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180-190 credits.

Part-time students will take the required taught module in Year 1 and the dissertation in Year 2. They will take the required 90-100 credits of optional modules across the two years.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-todate innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

  • Critical Perspectives on Education (30 credits)
  • Research Methods and Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional Modules

In addition, you are required to take 90-100 credits of optional modules, which may typically include:

  • Mathematics Education: Theory & Practice (30 credits)
  • Business Management in Education (30 credits)
  • Computer Science Education: Theory & Practice (30 credits)
  • Educational Leadership (30 credits)
  • Education Policy and the City (30 credits)
  • Improving Learning & Attainment in the Classroom (30 credits)
  • International & Comparative Education (30 credits)
  • Issues in Teaching & Learning Modern Foreign Languages (30 credits)
  • Language & Power (30 credits)
  • Notions of English (30 credits)
  • Psychology & Learning (30 credits)
  • Recent Developments in Digital Technologies in Education (30 credits)
  • Recent Developments in Education Management (30 credits)
  • Recent Developments in Mathematics Education (30 credits)
  • School Effectiveness & Improvement (30 credits)
  • Social Justice & Education Policy (30 credits)
  • Teacher Development (30 credits)
  • The Foundations of Teaching & Learning Science (30 credits)
  • The Social Context of Education (30 credits)

Please note that students transferring in up to 60 credits from a PGCE course will be exempt from the corresponding number of optional module credits, but must take the 60 credit required dissertation research module, as well as the required taught module.

With the approval of the Programme Director students taking at least 120 credits within the School may take 30-40 of their optional credits from level 7 modules offered across the College. Please note that the contact hours and assessment methods for these modules may vary.


Additional information

Full time overseas fees: £16,500 per year (2019/20)

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