2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MA Education
| Programme code: | MA-ED-FT | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Harry Kuchah | Contact address: | H.K.Kuchah@leeds.ac.uk |
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 the following compulsory modules:
| EDUC5044M | Research Skills in Education | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5430M | Dissertation | 60 credits | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) |
Optional modules:
- Candidates will be required to study 90 credits : 30 credits in the first semester from the semester 1 modules list and 60 credits in the second semester from the semester 2 modules list.
- Candidates may not choose more than 60 credits from the same specialist programme area.
Semester 1 modules
| EDUC5049M | Education, Language and Society | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5264M | Education in a Digital Society | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5610M | Special Educational Needs: Inclusive Approaches | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5861M | Theorizing Childhood and Youth | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Semester 2 modules
| EDUC5039M | Creative Inquiry, Communication and Learning | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5053M | Directed Study in Education 1 | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5062M | Qualitative data: processes of collection, interpretation and analysis | 15 credits | 1 Jan to 31 Mar | |
| EDUC5063M | Introduction to quantitative data analysis | 15 credits | 1 Mar to 31 May | |
| EDUC5256M | Technology Enhanced Language Learning | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5265M | Digital Education in Practice | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5267M | Designing Digital Education | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5611M | Special Educational Needs: Inclusive Curriculum | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5812M | Developmental Disorders II: Attention Deficit Disorder and Autistic Spectrum Disorder | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5866M | Child poverty and well-being | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5903M | Learning and Teaching Vocabulary | 15 credits | 1 Jan to 31 Mar | |
| EDUC5912M | Grammar, Learning and Teaching | 15 credits | 1 Mar to 31 May | |
| EDUC5916M | Tasks and Materials for TESOL | 15 credits | 1 Jan to 31 Mar | |
| EDUC5919M | Current Issues in Second Language Teacher Education | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5927M | Assessing Language Learning | 15 credits | 1 Mar to 31 May | |
| PIED5245M | Education in Emergencies | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Last updated: 20/09/2022 14:41:40
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