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Study Details: MA 1 year, full-time
This is for you if... you want to enhance your understanding of contemporary issues in primary, secondary and post-compulsory education in international contexts.
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 two Pathways and complete a dissertation.
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There are a number of possible sources of funding: loans and grants, bursaries and scholarships.
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.
Education CPD+ offers a range of professional development opportunities for practicing teachers.
Core modules
After completing these modules, you will choose one of the three Pathways which consist of two specialist modules.
Pathway 1
Pedagogy
This route will focus on issues of pedagogy, and as such will be of benefit if you are interested in deepening your understanding of the factors which influence the processes of learning and teaching. This route will cover issues including:
Pathway 2
Innovation and Reform
This route will give you a greater understanding of contemporary theories of education, particularly with regard to critical pedagogy, and also the process of effectively leading educational change. It will provide a focus on innovation and reform concerned with helping schools to play an active role in creating and maintaining more humane and sustainable futures. This route will actively engage you in aspects of educational development such as:
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