Technical & Vocational Education

About the course

You will be taught by a variety of methods including lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and personal study. Assessment will be on the basis of projects and assignments, research, presentations, tutorials, reports and essays.

Teaching staff are educational professionals with extensive experience in the sector.

All advanced courses in education at the University of Bolton focus on clear principles: learners and learning, professional practice in education and training, and quality and excellence in professional development.

At all times the course is relevant and focused, preparing you for additional responsibilities in your current and future career.

What you will learn

On the course you will develop the skills enabling you to carry out rigorous academic investigation in the field of technical and vocational education and also apply your knowledge and understanding in your workplace, enabling you to address areas of concern and any development needs in an informed and justifiable manner.

You will develop an understanding of broader themes such as management and organisation in an education context and issues related to curriculum development and design in addition to specific areas of technical and vocational education.

You will learn to evaluate, review and reflect upon your assignment/project work, and identify those areas requiring further development via action planning and target setting as part of the process of personal development planning (PDP).

In addition to your subject specific knowledge and understanding you will develop your career-enhancing skills including interpersonal skills, research, oral and written presentations, independent working, and time and project management skills.

What you will study

To obtain the MEd Technical and Vocational Education, you will undertake three core modules, three option modules and a dissertation.

Dissertation (60 credits)

You must undertake a dissertation in a subject consistent with technical and vocational education.

Special features

• This course is designed to address real professional development needs. There is an element of choice in the optional modules, enabling you to focus on an area that is of particular interest or relevance to your career.

• This course is designed to address real professional development needs. There is an element of choice in the optional modules, enabling you to focus on an area that is of particular interest or relevance to your career.

• You will be taught by experienced educational professionals and receive one-to-one tutor support throughout your postgraduate studies.

• The University of Bolton has excellent libraries and learning facilities including 24/7 IT facilities and campus-wide WiFi for all students.

Careers and professional development

This flexible course is designed to support your professional development in the field of technical and vocational education.

You will learn the skills that will support your move to a supervisory role or extend your knowledge and understanding if you are already working at this level.

In addition, you will enhance your broader, transferable skills such as research, oral and written communications, independent working, time and project management, and interpersonal skills.

On graduation you will automatically become a member of the University's alumni association, gaining access to a wide range of university facilities, including libraries, journals and periodicals as well as professional and employment advice, throughout your career.

Mode of attendance: 2-5 years Part-time