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MA International Education (with Specialist Routes)

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    MA 1 year, full-time

Course Description

This course offers teachers, lecturers and educational leaders in schools, colleges and universities – as well as those with experience of, or an interest in, education in broader contexts – a valuable opportunity to reflect upon their own practice and to enhance their knowledge.

The MA in International Education is a rigorous qualification which provides you with several opportunities to undertake research in your particular area of interest, building on your knowledge in this specialised area.

You will study two core modules and you will then choose one of the three Pathways and complete a dissertation.

You will be able to develop your knowledge and skills by applying your learning to real-life situations within your own educational setting – whether that is a school, college or university. The MA is a powerful vehicle for institutional improvement, as well as personal and professional development. You will develop an ability to reflect critically on theory in the areas of teaching and learning, as well as culture, power and educational leadership, and use it as a basis for understanding and improving practice.

Entry Requirements

  • 2:2 or above (or equivalent)
  • GPA 3 (US equivalent) or above
  • You should be a teacher or intending to work in the educational field
  • Evidence of knowledge and understanding of educational systems
  • Direct experience of working in education is not essential

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are a number of possible sources of funding: loans and grants, bursaries and scholarships.

Student Destinations

The International Education MA will equip you with a wide knowledge of contemporary issues in education and in foundational research methods. Many of our graduates have secured initial teaching positions, gained promotion in their existing jobs, or moved on to more senior or challenging posts in the educational field.

Module Details

Core modules

  • Contemporary Issues in International Education
  • Introduction to Research Methods in Education

After completing these modules, you will choose one of the three Pathways which consist of two specialist modules

Dissertation

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