Educational Studies
Master
In Belfast City
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School of Languages and Social Sciences - Aston University
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Belfast city (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
Overview: The MEd in Educational Studies offers teachers and educational professionals opportunities to learn across a range of areas within the broad field of education. Education professionals in the twenty-first century are expected to have strong knowledge and skills in core areas as well as an ability to move flexibly in and out of a variety of specialist areas. The Educational Studies pathway is designed to meet these diverse needs by offering a number of core modules as well as the opportunity to select optional modules from a wide range of topics including: educational leadership, inclusion and special educational needs. The programme offers students an opportunity to familiarise themselves with current research on learning and teaching, assessment and curriculum design. In addition, students are encouraged to consider and reflect on the practical implications of theoretical perspectives and research findings. The MEd in Educational Studies is open to teachers in primary-, secondary- and tertiary-level institutions as well as to professionals in other fields of education. On completion of the modules students will be able to: demonstrate a broad-based knowledge and understanding of educational research, policy, practice and theory covered by the modules of their choice analyse and critically apply examples of the research literature in the chosen modules (and, where appropriate, skills) reflect critically on their own personal practice Why Queen's?Research strengths: The core discipline of Education at Queen’s is one of the leading areas for educational research in the UK and Ireland and our educational research has been ranked 4th within the UK in relation to research intensity with 87 per cent of the research undertaken within this subject assessed as 'internationally excellent' or 'world leading' (REF, 2014). Choice: The...
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Entrance Requirements A 2.1 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject discipline. Applicants with a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University may also be considered if they have at least two years of professional experience in an education, training or relevant context. International Qualifications For information on international qualification equivalents please select Your Country from the list on our International Students website....
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- Teaching
- Part Time
- Full Time
- Leadership
- Learning Teaching
Course programme
Course Details
Students may enrol on a full-time (1 year) or part-time (3 years) basis. Individual modules may be studied as a short course. Part-time students typically complete one or two modules per semester. Full-time students typically complete three modules per semester.
The MEd is awarded to students who successfully complete six taught modules (120 CATS points) and a 15,000 - 20,000 word research dissertation (60 CATS points).
Exit qualifications are available: students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma by successfully completing 120 CATS points from taught modules or a Postgraduate Certificate by successfully completing 60 CATS points from taught modules.
We've made it easy to study for a masters module as a short course. If you would like to apply for a short course, please contact the Education Secretary (education@qub.ac.ukcontact details below) for advice.
Indicative Number of Modules per Semester
Part-time students typically complete one or two modules per semester. Full-time students typically complete three modules per semester.
List of Indicative Programme Modules
Modules offered in 2017-18 (subject to change):
- An Introduction to Research Methods: Children, Young People and Education (compulsory)
- Assessment Issues in Teaching and Learning in Classrooms (compulsory)
- Curriculum Theory and Policy (compulsory)
- Contemporary Perspectives on Learning and Teaching (compulsory)
- Behaviour Change and Education
- Fundamental Elements of Behaviour Change
- Leadership for Change
- Leadership Theory and Practice: An Overview
- Reflective Practice and Action Research
- Reimagining Special Needs Education: Inclusive Pedagogy
- School Effectiveness and School Improvement
- Special Needs Education and Issues of Equity
- The Intellectual Foundations of Special Education
- Understanding Adults with ASD
- Understanding Children with ASD
Indicative Proportional Mix of Time in Classes, Tutorials/Seminars/Labs, and Private Study in a Teaching Semester
Varies, depending on module choice and study mode (full-time/part-time).
Assessment & Feedback
There are no written examinations. Modules are assessed by coursework. Modules with an online element use a variety of assessment methods, eg multiple choice exam and contributions to an online forum.
Learning and TeachingThe majority of sessions are in the evenings. Attendance at weekend workshops is occasionally required. In some modules there is an online taught element.
Additional information
Educational Studies
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School of Languages and Social Sciences - Aston University
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
Royal Academy of Dance
HNC Distance Learning£ 6001-7000 -
Cache
Course Distance LearningPrice on request -
ACT Associates
Short course Distance LearningPrice on request -
Montessori Centre International
Course Distance Learning£ 1,600 + VAT -
West Lothian College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Weymouth College
NVQ OnlinePrice on request
See all