MSc Educational Research

Master

In Bristol

£ 7,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Programme overview
The aim of the MSc in Educational Research is to provide the methodological, analytical and practical expertise required to become a competent educational researcher. This is an Economic and Social Research Council-recognised programme, and one of the research training pathways that make up the South West Doctoral Training Partnership.
This MSc will appeal to applicants who are interested in developing a career in educational research, as well as professionals working in education institutions or organisations that require research knowledge and skills. You will work towards a master's qualification, through six taught units (120 credit points) and a dissertation (60 credit points), to cover the required preparatory training for a PhD application. It also provides research training for PhD candidates, who are required to take four core units (80 credit points).

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bristol (Avon)
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Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, BS8 1TH

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

A UK undergraduate honours degree (upper second-class honours or international equivalent) and relevant professional experience, supported by a referee.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:
Profile E
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

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Subjects

  • Credit

Course programme

Year 1 (2018/19)
  • Core Skills in Educational Research
  • Understanding Educational Research
  • Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences (GSoE)
  • Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (GSoE)
  • Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (GSoE)
  • Dissertation
  • Addressing Controversial Issues in Education
  • Contemporary Perspectives on Learning
  • Designing Technologies for Learning
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Education, Inequality and Social Justice
  • Education Policy in a Global Context
  • Cognitive Neuroscience and Classroom Practice
  • Managing People in Education
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Multivariate Statistical Methods in Education
  • The Psychology of Individual Differences.
  • Professional Development through Collaborative Working on Issues in Education
  • Social Psychology
  • Supervised Individual Study (10 credit points MSc)
  • Supervised Individual Study (20 credit points MSc)
  • Counselling Learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
  • How Schools Can Respond to Diversity and to Pupils' Special Needs
  • Working with Parents and Carers for Inclusive Education
  • Exploring and Visualising Data in Education
  • Informal Learning in Communities
  • The Dynamics of Global Higher Education
  • Developing Subject Knowledge in the 21st Century
  • Psychophysiological Methods in Educational Research
  • Pedagogies for Social Justice
  • Educational Interventions and their Evaluation
  • Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
  • Teaching and Learning in Mathematics
  • Curriculum Design and Development in School Mathematics
  • How Schools Can Respond to Diversity and to Pupils' Special Needs
  • Controversial Issues in Special and Inclusive Education
  • Quality and Improvement in Education
  • Leading & Managing Change
  • International Development, Comparative Research and Education
  • Education, Peace and Sustainable Development
  • Teaching and Learning with Technology
  • Brain, Mind and Education
  • Analysing Language for TESOL
  • Pedagogy and Curriculum in TESOL
  • Second Language Learning

MSc Educational Research

£ 7,000 + VAT