Northumbria University, Newcastle · Full-time
Master of Education
This course offers you the chance to take your professional practice to the next level. You’ll learn new approaches and develop your critical understanding of education, particularly in relation to research, policy and practice. By offering a choice of pathway…
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This course offers you the chance to take your professional practice to the next level. You’ll learn new approaches and develop your critical understanding of education, particularly in relation to research, policy and practice. By offering a choice of pathway options supported by specialist modules, you can align your studies to your professional or personal interests. You can select from the following Master of Education pathways: Curriculum Development Teaching and Learning Leadership and Management Special Educational Needs Your chosen pathway modules will positively build your skills and knowledge in your particular specialist area. Independent study will also help to tailor your learning experiences to your chosen area of practice. You will also study the core module ‘Education system in England’, which will allow you to put all your specialist education modules into context. This will be particularly valuable for International students. You will graduate with the knowledge and confidence to initiate and sustain change, both in your own practice and within your professional context.
Getting in
As the university states it
Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or an equivalent qualification such as a Certificate in Education (Cert Ed). Other professional qualifications and relevant professional experience will also be considered. International qualifications: If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 in each component (or approved equivalent). The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
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