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University of Nottingham: Education
Institution | University of Nottingham |
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Department | School of Education |
Web | http://www.nottingham.ac.uk |
Telephone | +44 (0) 115 951 5559 |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Researchers in the School of Education are committed to investigating and advancing social justice within and through education. You will undertake your doctoral study in a supportive international and interdisciplinary research community.
The school has over 200 years of experience in educational research and draws researchers and teachers whose work addresses current issues affecting educational practitioners, theory, institutions and systems. Our researchers have strong relationships with local and international organisations, and you will work with two supervisors who share interest in your field.
Education research areas include:
- literacies and literacy practices
- education for human flourishing
- education and international politics and development
- education and social justice
- higher, adult and vocational education
- language education
- informal and non-formal education
- learning sciences
- learning through the arts, creative pedagogies and science
- mathematics education
- school leadership and improvement
- teachers' work, professionalism and education policy
Entry to our postgraduate research programme is competitive and having a strong research proposal is therefore very important.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Masters in a relevant discipline and 2:1 (or international equivalent) IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
Location | Jubilee Campus Wollaton Road Nottingham NG8 1BB |
Summary
Researchers in the School of Education are committed to investigating and advancing social justice within and through education. You will undertake your doctoral study in a supportive international and interdisciplinary research community.
The school has over 200 years of experience in educational research and draws researchers and teachers whose work addresses current issues affecting educational practitioners, theory, institutions and systems. Our researchers have strong relationships with local and international organisations, and you will work with two supervisors who share interest in your field.
Education research areas include:
- literacies and literacy practices
- education for human flourishing
- education and international politics and development
- education and social justice
- higher, adult and vocational education
- language education
- informal and non-formal education
- learning sciences
- learning through the arts, creative pedagogies and science
- mathematics education
- school leadership and improvement
- teachers' work, professionalism and education policy
Entry to our postgraduate research programme is competitive and having a strong research proposal is therefore very important.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Masters in a relevant discipline and 2:1 (or international equivalent) IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
Location | Jubilee Campus Wollaton Road Nottingham NG8 1BB |
EdD
Summary
This course enables experienced education professionals to develop the critical knowledge and skills necessary to undertake their own research and broaden the horizons of their own professional work.
Our EdD combines the research elements of a PhD with significant taught components. Allowing you to share and acquire knowledge from your classmates and gain a unique understanding of different educational practices and contexts.
You will devise your own arguments and critical standpoint in relation to education research.
Supervision is offered by colleagues across our research centres in the School of Education and if appropriate we may be able to work with academic colleagues elsewhere in the University to offer joint supervision across schools.
You will be taught by an established team of nationally and internationally recognised education researchers who boast a wide range of expertise and experience in research, teaching and policy work.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Masters degree in a relevant discipline and a 2:1 (or international equivalent); plus at least two years of professional experience in a relevant field or another suitable qualification. IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
Location | Jubilee Campus Wollaton Road Nottingham NG8 1BB |
MA
Summary
Our MA Education allows you to consider education in all of its complexity, as something that both reflects and works to construct different aspects of our social lives and the way our society is organised.
This course aims to strengthen and refine your ability to critically reflect upon your own teaching. You will engage with contemporary theories in education and examine how you might apply them to the practice you carry out. It is ideal for those who are looking to take the next step in their career within the education/teaching sector.
We have designed a course that is extremely flexible and meets the needs of individuals and organisations. These include:
- a range of optional modules - tailor your degree to your personal and professional interests
- different modes of delivery - taking account of individual needs and professional contexts
With an advanced education degree from the University of Nottingham, you will graduate with all the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to pursue your career goals.
We welcome approaches from educational organisations looking for a bespoke programme for their staff.
Please note that this course is not a teacher training course, there is no placement and graduates do not gain Qualified Teacher Status. Please visit our website for postgraduate teacher training if this is the route you wish to follow.
We also offer a distance learning version of this course - MA Education (Online)
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | 2:2 (or international equivalent). Applicants should have one year of full-time (or equivalent) work or volunteer experience in an educational setting or a teaching qualification that includes a substantial placement-based component, for example a PGCE will be considered acceptable experience. IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
Location | Jubilee Campus Wollaton Road Nottingham NG8 1BB |
Summary
Our MA Education allows you to consider education in all of its complexity, as something that both reflects and works to construct different aspects of our social lives and the way our society is organised.
This course aims to strengthen and refine your ability to critically reflect upon your own teaching. You will engage with contemporary theories in education and examine how you might apply them to the practice you carry out. It is ideal for those who are looking to take the next step in their career within the education/teaching sector.
We have designed a course that is extremely flexible and meets the needs of individuals and organisations. These include:
- a range of optional modules - tailor your degree to your personal and professional interests
- different modes of delivery - taking account of individual needs and professional contexts
With an advanced education degree from the University of Nottingham, you will graduate with all the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to pursue your career goals.
We welcome approaches from educational organisations looking for a bespoke programme for their staff.
Please note that this course is not a teacher training course, there is no placement and graduates do not gain Qualified Teacher Status. Please visit our website for postgraduate teacher training if this is the route you wish to follow.
We also offer a distance learning version of this course - MA Education (Online)
Study type | Taught |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | 2:2 (or international equivalent). Applicants should have one year of full-time (or equivalent) work or volunteer experience in an educational setting or a teaching qualification that includes a substantial placement-based component, for example a PGCE will be considered acceptable experience. IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
Location | Jubilee Campus Wollaton Road Nottingham NG8 1BB |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
Researchers in the School of Education are committed to investigating and advancing social justice within and through education. You will undertake your doctoral study in a supportive international and interdisciplinary research community.
The school has over 200 years of experience in educational research and draws researchers and teachers whose work addresses current issues affecting educational practitioners, theory, institutions and systems. Our researchers have strong relationships with local and international organisations, and you will work with two supervisors who share interest in your field.
Education research areas include:
- literacies and literacy practices
- education for human flourishing
- education and international politics and development
- education and social justice
- higher, adult and vocational education
- language education
- informal and non-formal education
- learning sciences
- learning through the arts, creative pedagogies and science
- mathematics education
- school leadership and improvement
- teachers' work, professionalism and education policy
Entry to our postgraduate research programme is competitive and having a strong research proposal is therefore very important.
Study type | Research |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Masters in a relevant discipline and 2:1 (or international equivalent) IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
Location | Jubilee Campus Wollaton Road Nottingham NG8 1BB |
Summary
Researchers in the School of Education are committed to investigating and advancing social justice within and through education. You will undertake your doctoral study in a supportive international and interdisciplinary research community.
The school has over 200 years of experience in educational research and draws researchers and teachers whose work addresses current issues affecting educational practitioners, theory, institutions and systems. Our researchers have strong relationships with local and international organisations, and you will work with two supervisors who share interest in your field.
Education research areas include:
- literacies and literacy practices
- education for human flourishing
- education and international politics and development
- education and social justice
- higher, adult and vocational education
- language education
- informal and non-formal education
- learning sciences
- learning through the arts, creative pedagogies and science
- mathematics education
- school leadership and improvement
- teachers' work, professionalism and education policy
Entry to our postgraduate research programme is competitive and having a strong research proposal is therefore very important.
Study type | Research |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Masters in a relevant discipline and 2:1 (or international equivalent) IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
Location | Jubilee Campus Wollaton Road Nottingham NG8 1BB |
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