Psychology and Education MA
Master
In Sheffield
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Sheffield
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
This one-year, full-time course examines the challenges facing education in the 21st century, focusing particularly on psychological theory. You will look at the contribution of psychology to education policy and practice in changing international and global contexts.
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About this course
You'll need a good honours degree in a related field.
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Educational research
- Education
- Critical Issues
- Developmental
- Learning Communities
- Contribution of psychology
- Global Contexts
- Psychology and Education
Course programme
Core modules
- Critical Issues in Education and Educational Research
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychology and Learning Communities
- The Practice of Research
- Dissertation
Two core modules and two subject-specific modules.
Teaching and learning takes place via lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussion, active inquiry and investigations. Regular meetings with a personal tutor support and encourage your learning and understanding.
A weekly tutorial and a Study of Education course accompanies the taught modules.
AssessmentThere are no formal written examinations and assessment is by coursework and a 15–20,000-word dissertation.
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Psychology and Education MA