Course summary
This programme allows you to tailor your studies from a range of elective classes and is ideal for those who want a broader range of study. By completing this degree you'll gain a critical understanding of education while being able to tailor your choice of elective subjects to suit your preferred area of specialism. Part of the School of Education who are ranked 6th in the UK for Education (Complete University Guide 2023) Rather than leading to a teaching qualification, it enables you to develop skills to study at Masters level and develop a sophisticated understanding of the concept of policy relating to education. It will allow you to extend your interest and understanding of learning and engage in a range of other, education-related areas.
Modules
Course content: Research Methods & Reasoning, Dissertation. Specialisms: Health, Wellbeing & Sustainability (PgCert), Inclusive Education (PgCert), Philosophy with Children (PgCert), Supporting Teacher Learning (PgCert), Educational Leadership (PgCert), Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning (Digital Education) (PgCert). Elective classes: Developing Effective Practice in Youth Health Promotion, Instructional Design and Technology, Developing Effective Practice in Youth Health Promotion, Digital Media for Learning, Health and Wellbeing: Policy Practice and Pedagogy, Independent Study 1, Independent Study 3, Independent Study 4, Learning for Sustainability, Student Thinking and Learning in Science, Teaching and Learning in STEM/STEAM, Technology Enhanced Learning: Theory and Practice, Conceptions of Leadership, Leadership for Learning, Leadership for Equity, Inclusion and Social, Leadership for School Improvement, Contexts for Leadership, Understanding Gender and Sexuality in Education.
Assessment method
Assessment is through a combination of portfolio, essay, presentation and other forms of formative assessment.
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree. Some modules require General Teaching Council for Scotland registration or other qualified teacher status and for you to be working in schools.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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