Course summary
Our Master's degree in Pedagogy is designed to enable teachers and other education professionals to develop research-informed practice. Why study Education: Pedagogy ? This degree is designed for anyone involved in teaching and learning. There is a choice of modes of delivery to meet the needs of practitioners in all locations and phases of schooling: face-to-face, blended (combining elements of intensive face-to-face learning on study days with online learning) or an online programme. The programme offers teachers and other education professionals - including teaching assistants, mentors and librarians - a choice of pathways related to your practice at any stage of your career. The programme supports learning and develops your ability to reflect critically on classroom practice. The focus throughout the degree is on developing pedagogical understanding as reflective practitioners. You'll gain a wider understanding of key issues in the field of education. You’ll also develop a critical understanding of research methodology as you plan and conduct a small-scale enquiry into an issue of your own choice. This will enable you to further your own understanding of your practice.
Modules
Core modules: investigating pedagogy; research methods and evidence informed practice; leading learning (pedagogical principles); academic paper conference presentation. Optional modules: addressing literacy across the curriculum; innovation to enhance mathematical learning; the purpose and value of religious education; the purpose and value of science education; dyslexia in the classroom; inclusive practice; pedagogical issues in practice.
Assessment method
A range of types of assessment are used, including reflective journals, case studies, portfolios, research proposals, academic papers, oral presentations and a final dissertation.
Entry requirements
Previous good honours degree required. Students must be in professional practice in order to undertake a small-scale practitioner research inquiry. If you achieved 90 credits of Master's award (Level 7) in their Initial Teacher Training qualification are eligible to apply for exemption from three modules.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7950 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15750 | Year 1 |
| International | £15750 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
St Mary's University, Twickenham
St Mary's University
Waldegrave Road
Twickenham
TW1 4SX