2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MA Education (YLC) (Part-time)

Programme code:	MA-ED/YLC-PT	UCAS code:
Duration:	24 Months	Method of Attendance:	Part Time
Programme manager:	Graham Chambers and Dr Judy Sayers	Contact address:	g.chambers@leeds.ac.uk and J.M.Sayers@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 120

Entry requirements:

Normally a first degree and at least 2 years' experience in the field of education.
Other applicants with appropriate experience will be considered on an individual basis.

There are 3 possible accreditation routes for applicants: Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

- Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) - credit transfer for applicants with PGCE within the last 5 years - Portfolio with a short commentary (c1,000 words)

Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) for applicants who have successfully completed a NPQ or a YLC programme - portfolio with a short commentary (c1000 words)

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) for other applicants - A portfolio with a Critical Reflection (3000-4000 words) - a discursive and critical reflection on the evidence included in the portfolio

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Education

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Education

Programme specification:

Different modules have their own particular aims and objectives. However, all taught modules and the Dissertation aim to enhance the professional development of experienced teachers. An overall course aim is to ensure that this development takes place in the context and atmosphere of the latest research in education and the particular specialisms of the students. The course is designed to develop the necessary educational understanding, analytical skills and leadership qualities for success in education through the raising of pulils' achievement and school improvement. The structure of the programme permits teachers to develop these requirements in all curriculum areas, at all levels and in all phases.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

EDUC5054M	Directed Study in Education 2	30 credits	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP
EDUC5060M	Getting Started: Research Questions and Approaches in Education	15 credits	1 Nov to 31 Dec, 1 Jan to 31 Mar (15mth), 01 Oct to 30 Nov, 1 Nov to 31 Dec (Adv pre 2223), 1 Mar to 31 May	PFP
EDUC5066M	Educational Research in Context	15 credits	Not running in 201819	PFP