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University of Essex Online: Education
Institution | University of Essex Online View institution profile |
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Department | University of Essex Online View department profile |
Web | https://online.essex.ac.uk |
enquiries@online.essex.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0800 0527 526 |
Study type | Taught |
Master of Education - MEd
Summary
Do you want to take your teaching to a higher level and learn how to further engage your students? Our Master of Education (M.Ed.) is a unique programme which enables teachers, trainers and tutors from all backgrounds to reflect on the way they teach and develop their practice in an innovative way.
On this course you’ll be able to gain insight and inspiration by interacting and learning from fellow educational professionals from across the globe.
This modern course offers a timely view of technology-based learning and how it can enhance practice. You will explore some key theoretical ideas in the philosophy of education and be introduced to the historical context that has influenced current educational practice. The course aims to develop your skills as a reflective practitioner and enable you to consider the role of research in informing teaching and learning
Throughout this course, you’ll explore a broad range of topics including:
philosophical ideas that underpin educational practice
the delivery of effective teaching and learning
cognitive scientific research into how people learn
the theory and practice of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)
principles of assessment and how it has an influence on learning, teaching and the curriculum
an overview of the process of research and developing a literature review
framing research questions and selecting appropriate research methods
There is also an opportunity to study one of three option modules should you be interested in developing content, or assessment, or have an interest in management.
Finally, you will be given the opportunity to design a mini-research project based in an educational setting, where you will be able to investigate an area of interest related to teaching and learning.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two week induction period of the course in order to continue your studies.
Academic entry route an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification Work experience entry route at least two years’ teaching experience in a post-compulsory educational setting English language requirements |
Location | Online Learning West One 114 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 1BA |
Fees
EU | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
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International | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
England | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
Northern Ireland | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
Channel Islands | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Do you want to enhance your current teaching? Are you passionate about developing your teaching strategies? Do you want to engage in technology to assist you in the delivery of the curriculum? Then our Postgraduate Diploma in Education might be the course for you.
There will be opportunities for you to reflect on your current teaching or training role and examine how educational theory relates to practice. You will also be able to explore an area of interest within teaching and learning through engagement with research and academic literature.
Throughout this course, you’ll explore a broad range of topics including:
an introductory overview of the historical and philosophical context in which educational practice sits
fundamental principles of assessment and key issues in contemporary educational assessment practice
An overview of educational research and the review of literature
how people learn and the consequent implications for best practice
the knowledge and skills needed to apply a learning analytics approach to the analysis of data
There is also an opportunity to study one of three optional modules should you be interested in developing content, or assessment, or have an interest in management.
Once you have completed our Postgraduate Diploma in Education you have the option to progress onto our Master of Education (M.Ed.) programme. (180 credits)
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue with your studies.
Academic entry route an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification Work experience entry route at least two years’ teaching experience in a post-compulsory educational setting English language requirements |
Location | Online Learning West One 114 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 1BA |
Fees
England | 7891 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 7891 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 7891 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 7891 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Essex Online
About University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online provide 100% online part-time Masters degrees and short courses in business, computing, education, health, law, criminology and psychology. Our students benefit from a flexible approach to learning while receiving the same dedicated support they expect from a top UK university.
We achieved a gold rating in the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2018), for delivering consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students). This rating is the highest possible an institution can achieve.
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