University of Manchester: Digital Technologies, Communication and Education
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Environment, Education and Development View department profile |
| Web | www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/ |
| MIE-Admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 0969 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
MA Digital Technologies, Communication and Education is an award-winning course that uses digital technologies, the broadcast media and/or interpersonal, group or organisational communications techniques to enhance practice, research and the professional and academic development of educators in technology- and information-rich environments.
This MA is designed to help teachers, lecturers, administrators, managers, e-learning designers, trainers and anyone else with an interest in education to understand the impact of digital technologies and media.
It uses digital technologies, the broadcast media and/or interpersonal, group or organisational communications techniques to enhance practice, research and the professional and academic development of educators in technology- and information-rich environments.
Sponsorship info
We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards to outstanding applicants and international students. In addition, the Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees to University of Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class Bachelors degree and are progressing to a postgraduate taught masters course. For more information, see Fees and funding or search the University's postgraduate funding database.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:1 classification) or equivalent approved academic qualification from a recognised institution. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:1 classification) or equivalent approved academic qualification from a recognised institution. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 19000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:1 classification) or equivalent approved academic qualification from a recognised institution. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 4750 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4750 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:1 classification) or equivalent approved academic qualification from a recognised institution. |
| Assessment | The form of the assessment varies from unit to unit, including: practical project work (i.e. creation of a web site or other educational software); a written literature review or other essay of approximately 3,500 words; criticism of existing software, websites, etc; creation of a teaching portfolio; writing reports on schools or other educational settings; collaborative group work. For dissertations, you can choose between a Mode A (traditional-type) or a Mode B (portfolio-type) dissertation. Mode A dissertations report on a research project of your own design or, possibly, discuss or develop theoretical understanding relevant to the field and/or your professional development. Mode B dissertations are more practical, and involve you designing, testing and implementing a technological solution to an educational problem, for example, a website or piece of interactive multimedia, and then reporting on this process. Mode A dissertations are 15,000-20,000 words long. The length of Mode B work can be negotiated, but the overall workload is expected to be equivalent to that of a Mode A. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:1 classification) or equivalent approved academic qualification from a recognised institution. |
| Assessment | The form of the assessment varies from unit to unit, including: practical project work (i.e. creation of a web site or other educational software); a written literature review or other essay of approximately 3,500 words; criticism of existing software, websites, etc; creation of a teaching portfolio; writing reports on schools or other educational settings; collaborative group work. For dissertations, you can choose between a Mode A (traditional-type) or a Mode B (portfolio-type) dissertation. Mode A dissertations report on a research project of your own design or, possibly, discuss or develop theoretical understanding relevant to the field and/or your professional development. Mode B dissertations are more practical, and involve you designing, testing and implementing a technological solution to an educational problem, for example, a website or piece of interactive multimedia, and then reporting on this process. Mode A dissertations are 15,000-20,000 words long. The length of Mode B work can be negotiated, but the overall workload is expected to be equivalent to that of a Mode A. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:1 classification) or equivalent approved academic qualification from a recognised institution. |
| Assessment | The form of the assessment varies from unit to unit, including: practical project work (i.e. creation of a web site or other educational software); a written literature review or other essay of approximately 3,500 words; criticism of existing software, websites, etc; creation of a teaching portfolio; writing reports on schools or other educational settings; collaborative group work. For dissertations, you can choose between a Mode A (traditional-type) or a Mode B (portfolio-type) dissertation. Mode A dissertations report on a research project of your own design or, possibly, discuss or develop theoretical understanding relevant to the field and/or your professional development. Mode B dissertations are more practical, and involve you designing, testing and implementing a technological solution to an educational problem, for example, a website or piece of interactive multimedia, and then reporting on this process. Mode A dissertations are 15,000-20,000 words long. The length of Mode B work can be negotiated, but the overall workload is expected to be equivalent to that of a Mode A. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 4750 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4750 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
The University of Manchester
School of Environment, Education and Development
The School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in both research and teaching. Formed by a unique combination of five interrelated specialisms - Architecture, Education, Geography, Global Development, and Planning and Environmental Management - SEED aims to not only understand the uneven relationships between society, the economy and the environment, but improve them.
Through our collaborative approach to studying the world’s grand challenges, we’re positioned to influence how they’re tackled - from poverty eradication, to sustainable urbanism, to securing social justice.
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