Course summary
The masters course in Education Studies aspires to introduce the most important questions and problems by which the discipline of education studies is characterised, and to the methodologies and methods that are used within education studies to answer those questions. In addition to the core modules designed to give you a solid foundation for understanding educational processes you'll have the flexibility to choose a pair of modules from an exciting range of specialist classes to satisfy your personal and professional needs. This includes a pair of work-based learning modules where you can explore how learning works, components of effective teaching and encourage professional learning through practitioner inquiry.
- Develop a solid foundation for understanding transformative processes in all cultural contexts
- Enhance practice and career opportunities in the broader field of formal and informal education
- Gain a grounding in research methods and reasoning
Modules
Compulsory classes: Thinking about Education, Frameworks of Learning, Globalisation, Society and Education Policy, Research Methods and Reasoning, Dissertation Optional classes (others are available): Alternative Education, Philosophy of Technology and Education, Education and Self-Formation in Cultural Contexts
Assessment method
You'll be assessed through written coursework that draws on academic study and reflection on practical experiences in education. You'll be individually supported to write a 12,000 to 15,000-word dissertation on a negotiated topic of interest.
Entry requirements
A degree or relevant professional qualification OR a combination of qualifications and experience demonstrating capacity for postgraduate study.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7100 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7100 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7100 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7100 | Year 1 |
| International | £14800 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
There are several scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course. Please see website for further details.
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ