Course summary
The new MA Higher Education is intended to attract those interested in the study of Higher Education as its own field of study. The new range of modules on the new programme reflect the changing landscape of Higher Education Why study MA Higher Education at Middlesex University? This flexible and accessible course is designed to work around you. Aimed at academics and those supporting learning in Higher Education, and beyond including local Further Education Colleges, other higher education institutions, training providers and those with an interest in the sector. The course explores the literature in teaching, learning and assessment together, to help you critique and apply generic and subject specific pedagogies and carry out related research across a broad range of disciplines and roles. If you have just completed your PGCert in Higher Education then you can progress onto the diploma level of this programme to continue your studies.
Modules
Year 1 modules: The Philosophy and Policy of Higher Education (15 credits) - Compulsory Pedagogy in Higher Education (15 credits) - Compulsory Psychology of Learning in Higher Education (15 credits) - Compulsory Pedagogy and Practice in Higher Education Teaching and Learning (15 credits) - Compulsory Students' Union: Their Role and Influence (15 credits) - Optional Year 2 modules: Research Methods and Methodologies for Education (15 credits) - Compulsory Learning Technologies in Higher Education (15 credits) - Optional Language, Literacy in Higher Education (15 credits) - Optional Contemporary issues in higher education (15 credits) - Optional Globalisation Issues in Higher Education (15 credits) - Optional Peer and Team Coaching in Higher Education (15 credits) - Optional Advanced Research Methods for Education (15 credits) - Optional Year 3 module: Dissertation (60 credits) - Compulsory
Entry requirements
2:2 (hons degree) or equivalent qualification and currently working in Education, PG qualification within 5 years and GCSE C English or equivalent
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With at least 6.0 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 87 | With at least 21 in Listening & writing |
| PTE Academic | 58 | With at least 51 in all components |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8400* | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £8400* | Whole course |
| Scotland | £8400* | Whole course |
| Wales | £8400* | Whole course |
| EU | £11000 | Whole course |
| International | £11000 | Whole course |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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.
Provider information
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Barnet
NW4 4BT