2020/21 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MA Education
Programme code: | MA-ED-FT | UCAS code: | |
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Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Innocent Tasara | Contact address: | I.Tasara@leeds.ac.uk |
A part-time variant of this programme is available, Prog Code MA-ED-PT. For further details, please contact programme leader.
Total credits: 180
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.
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 in this large and wide-ranging programme have their own particular aims and objectives. However, all taught modules and the Critical Study/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 specialism within the field which the module addresses.
The course is designed to develop the necessary educational understanding, analytical skills and leadership qualities for success in education through to the raising of pupils' achievement and school improvement. The size of the course, the wide range of modules available and the flexible modular structure permit 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:
Candidates will be required to study and pass the following compulsory module:
EDUC5060M | Getting Started: Research Questions and Approaches in Education | 15 credits | 1 Oct to 31 Dec (adv year), 1 Jan to 28 Feb, 1 Mar to 30 Apr, 1 Jun to 31 Jul | |
EDUC5430M | Dissertation | 60 credits | 1 Jan to 31 Oct |
Optional modules:
Students must study and pass at least 15 credits from the following modules: EDUC5061M, EDUC5062M or EDUC5063M.
EDUC5061M | Philosophical underpinning of educational research | 15 credits | 1 Feb to 31 Mar | |
EDUC5062M | Qualitative data: processes of collection, interpretation and analysis | 15 credits | 1 Apr to 31 May | |
EDUC5063M | Introduction to quantitative data analysis | 15 credits | 1 Nov to 31 Dec, 1 Feb to 30 Apr, 1 Oct to 31 Dec (adv year) |
- Candidates will be required to study 90 credits from the following optional modules.
- Candidates may not choose more than 60 credits from the same specialist programme area.
EDUC5039M | Creative Inquiry, Communication and Learning | 30 credits | 1 May to 30 Sep | |
EDUC5049M | Understanding pedagogy through evidence-based enquiry | credits | ||
EDUC5053M | Directed Study in Education 1 | 30 credits | 1 Jan to 31 May, 1 May to 30 Sep | |
EDUC5058M | Advanced Readings in Language Education 1 | credits | ||
EDUC5059M | Advanced Readings in Language Education 2 | credits | ||
EDUC5256M | Technology Enhanced Language Learning | 30 credits | 1 May to 30 Sep | |
EDUC5306M | The Practice of Supporting Language Teacher Learning | 15 credits | 1 May to 31 July, 1 Jun to 31 Jul | |
EDUC5610M | Special Educational Needs: Inclusive Approaches | 30 credits | 1 Jan to 31 May, 1 Oct to 31 Dec (adv year) | |
EDUC5611M | Special Educational Needs: Inclusive Curriculum | 30 credits | 1 May to 30 Sep | |
EDUC5811M | Developmental Disorders I: Dyslexia and Developmental Coordination Disorder | 30 credits | 1 Jan to 31 May | |
EDUC5812M | Developmental Disorders II: Attention Deficit Disorder and Autistic Spectrum Disorder | 30 credits | 1 May to 30 Sep | |
EDUC5861M | Theorizing Childhood and Youth | 30 credits | 1 Jan to 31 May | |
EDUC5862M | Research with Children and Young People | 30 credits | 1 Jan to 31 May | |
EDUC5866M | Child poverty and well-being | 30 credits | 1 May to 30 Sep | |
EDUC5903M | Learning and Teaching Vocabulary | 15 credits | 1 May to 30 June | |
EDUC5912M | Grammar, Learning and Teaching | 15 credits | 1 Jun to 31 Jul | |
EDUC5916M | Tasks and Materials for TESOL | 15 credits | 1 May to 30 June | |
EDUC5925M | Teacher Education for TESOL | 15 credits | 1 Apr to 31 May | |
EDUC5927M | Assessing Language Learning | 15 credits | 1 Jun to 31 Jul, 1 Apr to 31 May |
Last updated: 24/05/2021 12:50:30
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