Education (International Education) MA (PGCert PGDip)
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Overview
Education (International Education) MA will allow you to gain a depth of specialist knowledge in the field of international education.
Course duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2-3 years
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Course content
Course structure
A flexible framework combines academic study with opportunities for work-based learning and individual research, a process whereby your day-to-day professional development is informed through reflection and peer discussion.
The course typically takes one year of full-time study to complete but is also available as a part time two-three year route. A Postgraduate Certificate is awarded to anyone who completes only the first 60 credits and if you complete only the first 120 credits you can be awarded a Postgraduate diploma. The full masters is awarded on completion of 180 credits.
Each 20 credit module requires 6-10 hours per week of study which is made up of reading, work based or individual learning, reflective practice, maintaining contact online in addition to attendance at tutor-led sessions,. The programmes are likely to include twilight and Saturday sessions as well as weekdays.
Every June we host an education research conference as part of our postgraduate professional development programmes. The conference is designed to be of interest to current and recent graduates, teaching colleagues, EdD, PhD and MA students, and local professional practitioners and partners. It provides an opportunity to learn about local practitioner research findings and to network with colleagues.
Areas of study
Our flexible structure allows you to study first for the postgraduate certificate (PGCert) and then to choose whether to continue with the postgraduate diploma (PGDip) or the full masters. If you earned masters credits as part of your initial teacher education or through another route you may be able to join the course at the end of year 1.
Syllabus
Syllabus
Stage 1 - PGCert (60 credits)
Core
Engaging with Professional Development (taught, 20 credits)
A Comparative and Cultural approach to International Education (taught, 20 credits)
International Policy in Education and Development (taught, 20 credits)
Literature and Research in Education (taught, 20 credits)Stage 2 (120 credits)
Core
Research Contexts - Introduction to Research Methodology (taught, 20 credits)
Literature and Research in Education (taught, 20 credits)
Choice of Specialist Module, examples include:
Reflective Journal (taught, 20 credits)
Practice-Based Professional Enhancement (action learning, 20 credits)
Professionalism and Interdisciplinary Discourses (taught, 20 credits)
Research project (60 credits)
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyFor non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in writing.Degree and/or experience:
a good honours degree or equivalent and you must be working in a relevant professional role. Evidence of an employment-based research project may be acceptable in place of an honours degree - each case will be considered on its merit. Applicants for the Education MA route will usually be required to have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. -
Location
Location
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Career opportunities
This programme ensures that graduates leave the university with advanced professional knowledge, skills and understanding, and are well prepared for leadership and senior posts in emerging professional contexts. It also provides a springboard for further doctoral study either through PhD or EdD routes.
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Fees and costs
You should not apply unless you can meet all the entry requirements for this course. Please contact the course team before applying if you are unsure about any of the specific entry requirements.
Entry requirements
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in writing.Degree and/or experience:
a good honours degree or equivalent and you must be working in a relevant professional role. Evidence of an employment-based research project may be acceptable in place of an honours degree - each case will be considered on its merit. Applicants for the Education MA route will usually be required to have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. -
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/
