Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Arts - MA

Level 7 Core

Level 7 Optional

Level 7

Programme Structure

Qualifications considered:
An undergraduate degree (lower second-class level or above) in a relevant subject, for example, Education, Social Policy, Childhood, Community Development, Health, or International Studies. Or be able to demonstrate a comparable academic standard through past studies and/or relevant work experience.
Candidates already holding a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or other M-level qualifications deemed by the Programme Leaders to be equivalent to respective parts of the MA programme maybe permitted to enter with exemptions, subject to the University's regulations and Advanced Standing in Postgraduate Awards and with the approval of the Faculty Faculty Recognition Group. The Recognition of Prior Education and Learning (RP-EL) system will be explained if required.
In addition, all potential candidates are required to demonstrate competence in English language to English GCSE standard or equivalent. Non-UK students will be required to possess certification of English at IELTS 6.5 level (minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent qualification. Applicants who have studied and successfully passed a UK-based degree within the previous 24 months are exempt from such requirements.

Qualifications considered:
An undergraduate degree (lower second-class level or above) in a relevant subject, for example, Education, Social Policy, Childhood, Community Development, Health, or International Studies. Or be able to demonstrate a comparable academic standard through past studies and/or relevant work experience.
Candidates already holding a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or other M-level qualifications deemed by the Programme Leaders to be equivalent to respective parts of the MA programme maybe permitted to enter with exemptions, subject to the University's regulations and Advanced Standing in Postgraduate Awards and with the approval of the Faculty Faculty Recognition Group. The Recognition of Prior Education and Learning (RP-EL) system will be explained if required.
In addition, all potential candidates are required to demonstrate competence in English language to English GCSE standard or equivalent. Non-UK students will be required to possess certification of English at IELTS 6.5 level (minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent qualification. Applicants who have studied and successfully passed a UK-based degree within the previous 24 months are exempt from such requirements.
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Explore the implications of relevant theory, research and policy in the context of educational governance and practice.

Communicate clearly and confidently in both spoken and written form.

Work independently as well as part of a team.

Synthesise ideas based on study, reflection and/or experience, to create responses to problems that expand or redefine existing knowledge.

Demonstrate Self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems and the ability to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks.

Identify dilemmas and ethical dimensions in complex and unfamiliar situations and acknowledge positionality in these contexts.

Demonstrate critical awareness of the role of educational policy and practice in addressing social justice issues in the globalised world.

Demonstrate systematic knowledge and critical understanding of theories and concepts appropriate to the study of education, globalisation and social justice.

Challenge own and others' values and assumptions in order to promote socially just policy, and inclusive and ethical practice in education

Synthesise effectively and communicate the outcomes of a study in ways consistent with relevant academic conventions.

Demonstrate practical understanding of how techniques of research and enquiry are used to create an original interpretation of knowledge in relation to the study of education, globalisation and social justice.

Research and present findings using appropriate methods of investigation.

Critically examine educational policy and practice in complex and unfamiliar situations through systematic, ethical investigation.

Use knowledge of different philosophical views of education to inform critical debate about its role in a range of national and international contexts.

Plan an appropriate investigative project that involves elements of education and globalisation as fields of study.

Analyse and critically evaluate data from a wide range of reliable sources to develop knowledge and critical understanding.

Course Catalogue

Education - 36275 - MA