Education (Higher Education) MA (PGCert PGDip)

Overview

Education (Higher Education) MA is for staff teaching on higher education courses.
The course will allow you to gain an in depth and critical understanding of pedagogical theory and its application to learning and teaching within higher education.
The course will allow you to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and reflection on a range of academic activities within the context of higher education.

Course duration
Part-time: up to 6 years
Course content

Course structure

The course has been designed to offer maximum flexibility. You can select a range of modules tailored to your own professional development needs. The only compulsory modules are the research methods module and the final project/dissertation.
The course typically takes two-three years of part-time study to complete up to a maximum of six years. You can progress at the rate that suits you. Each 20 credit module requires a total of around six hours per week of study which is made up of reading, work based learning and reflective practice. You can maintain contact online in addition to attendance at tutor-led sessions.

Areas of study

Modules are offered in a variety of formats, including as: intensive two-day workshops; in blended learning modules, combining face-to-face sessions with online activities and support; and as primarily self-guided independent study with guidance from staff.
Assessment tasks will support you practically and intellectually to develop and improve the work you already do as an academic, for example when designing modules or writing academic health reports.

Syllabus

Research Methods
Final Project / Dissertation
Options include:
Advanced Teaching Portfolio
Academic practice portfolio ? `Open Box? Independent Study Module
Blended Learning in Higher Education
Course Leadership
Writing for Academic Publication
Supervising Student Projects and Dissertations
Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements
individual offers may vary
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in writing.
Other:
you will need to complete a 60 credit PGCertifcate (or equivalent) before you can begin the MA.
Degree and/or experience:
a good honours degree or equivalent and you must be working in a relevant professional role.
Location

Location Falmer
Career opportunities

The course enables you to build on continuing professional development (CPD) and other courses you may have taken, such as the PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE, and forms part of the CPD framework being developed by the university which will be accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA).
There are opportunities to progress to doctoral research.

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Fees and costs

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

MA (PGCert PGDip) Education (Higher Education)

Please contact us directly for exact tuition fees for this course.
Apply online

If you wish to apply for a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) please go to the GTTR website - http://www.gttr.ac.uk/