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Education Studies at Stranmillis University College - UCAS

Course summary

This MEd Specialist option draws on a wide range of academic disciplines such as philosophy, psychology and sociology to further our understanding of learning and educational contexts. Drawing on up-to-date research, the programme focuses on how we learn, from early childhood through compulsory schooling and into adulthood, and offers a rigorous analysis of broader educational systems such as curricula, policies and schools in their societal context. Students are encouraged to consider fundamental questions about the nature and aims of education; to engage with the problematic nature of educational theory, policy and practice; and to develop and express their own reasoned viewpoint on a wide range of issues. Further information is available at https://www.stran.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/master-of-education-med-education-studies/

Modules

Modules consist of 4 taught modules (each worth 30 M level points) and a dissertation (worth 60 M level points). Each student must undertake the module research methods in education; specialist modules include: Gifted and talented education; tackling underachievement in schools; critical perspectives on disadvantage.

Assessment method

Assessment is through coursework, including written assignments, seminar presentations and a dissertation.


Entry requirements

Applicants will normally hold a relevant 2.2 Honours degree or above in a related discipline, and preferably a professional teaching qualification. However, applicants who do not meet the requirements above will be considered on an individual basis, where there is evidence of relevant experience. Applicants may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for entry.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £6650 Whole course
Northern Ireland £6650 Whole course
England £7470 Whole course
Scotland £7470 Whole course
Wales £7470 Whole course
EU £18200 Whole course
International £18200 Whole course

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

Please note: £1109 per 30 CAT module for NI and ROI students £1245 per 30 CAT module for GB students £3034 per 30 CAT module for EU/International students
Education Studies at Stranmillis University College - UCAS