Modules

You'll develop new perspectives on education through a process of reasoned critical reflection, and explore the significance of identity and culture in education contexts. You will be encouraged to apply your developing understanding of educational practices and issues in your own institution and elsewhere. The full MA requires 180 credits worth of modules, split between compulsory and options, as listed below. If you already have M level credits from your PGCE courses or elsewhere you can apply to have one or both of these included in your MA accreditation. In this case only a further 120 credits are needed. Please note, however, that your final grade is calculated using only the credits obtained during the Masters itself. You may be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate if you exit after completing two modules (one-third of the programme) or a Postgraduate Diploma if you complete four modules (two-thirds of the programme). This must include the first compulsory module, "Culture, Language, and Identity in Education". Compulsory modules You will take the following compulsory modules (90 credits). Culture, Language and Identity in Education 30 credits Dissertation 60 credits Option modules You'll take 90 credits of optional modules from a list created annually by the Department of Educational Studies. This list changes annually, and recent modules have included: Biculturalism and Bilingualism in Education 30 credits Children’s Literature, Culture and Diversity 30 credits Current developments and collaborative approaches in SEN and behaviour management 30 credits Early Childhood in a Diverse Society 30 credits Masculinities, Femininities, and Identities in Education 30 credits Education Policy into Practice 30 credits Progressive Leadership and Mentoring in Education 30 credits Race, Culture and Education 30 credits Teaching Languages in Multilingual Contexts 30 credits Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.