International Education MA, by distance learning
University of Leicester
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 10,500 *
Application deadline
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Introduction
This is for you if... you are an educational professional wanting to improve your understanding of contemporary educational issues.
The MA in International Education is designed for educational professionals in primary, secondary or tertiary education, as well other organisations with an educational remit - for example, NGOs, charitable organisations, museums and galleries. This degree will:
- Enhance your understanding of contemporary educational issues, both national and international, with a particular emphasis on those which are of direct relevance to your professional context
- Develop your ability to reflect on theory in the area of teaching and learning and use it as the basis for understanding and improving practice
- Develop your ability to undertake small-scale research
- Develop your understanding of ethical principles which underpin the design, conduct and reporting of educational research
Studying by supported distance learning allows you to choose when and where you study, meaning you do not have to take a career break. We pride ourselves on the level of support we provide our distance-learning students. Our award-winning library has world-class facilities for distance learning students. You will have full access to our other support services and will be assigned a personal tutor. Out virtual learning environment Blackboard offers the course material and a wide range of study support material, and you will have the opportunity to join an interactive web-based community of fellow students around the world.
Why Leicester?
- Education at Leicester has an excellent international reputation for the development and teaching of intellectually stimulating education courses.
- Our courses aim to develop leaders in education and so have been designed with your career prospects in mind.
- The University of Leicester has over 25 years of experience in offering high-quality distance learning courses.
- You will be taught by academics who are at the forefront of research in education and who feed the latest developments into their teaching.
Teaching and learning
For your core and option modules, you will be assessed by a combination of written assignments, posters (presented in a 'virtual gallery') and oral presentations (presented via podcast).
In addition, you will keep a (non-assessed) reflective journal which will demonstrate your development as an educational researcher, accompanied by an e-portfolio of associated learning resources.
Curriculum
Core modules
- Contemporary Issues in International Education
- Introduction to Research Methods in Education
Plus your Education Dissertation, which is an opportunity for you to develop your special interest areas. The dissertation is expected to take up to 450 hours of independent study.
The modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Option modules
You will be able to choose one of the five pathways so that you can specialise in the subject that interests you the most. Each pathway includes two modules - the lead module and a specialist study module.
- Pathway 1: Leadership for Social Justice in Education: Lead Module and Leadership for Social Justice in Education: Specialist Study
- Pathway 2: Pedagogy: Lead Module and Pedagogy: Specialist Study
- Pathway 3: Innovation and Reform: Lead Module and Innovation and Reform: Specialist Study
- Pathway 4: Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Inclusion and Special Educational Needs: Specialist Study
- Pathway 5: Learning Technologies 1: Technology-Enhanced Learning and Learning Technologies 2: Learning Design for the 21st Century
The modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.