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The MA programme consists of 3 or 4 modules of study at level 7 which can be taken immediately after the PGCE or at a later stage to students who have successfully completed the PGCE. Only students who have level 6 credits from PGCE are required to do Module 2.The programme aims to enable teachers to develop expertise in areas of Education through critical evaluation of research and scholarship in the field of education. Students will be able to critically analyse, engage in and reflect on educational issues and reflect on the implications for teaching and learning.

Module 1: Transformative Practice (30 credits) due June
In this module students will reflect on the impact mentoring has had on their development through critical evaluation of key documents relating to their mentor meetings from study of the PGCE and the effectiveness of target setting. Students will use this knowledge to present a developmental plan for their future professional development and NQT year.

Module 2: Research of literature on contemporary issues in Education (30 credits) due September
In this module students will research contemporary issues in Education and synthesise relevant literature that will inform the research project for module 4. The module aims to develop meta analytical skills and academic synthesis of educational research and global learning about contemporary issues in Education.

Module 3: Principles of Educational Research - research methods and project design (30 credits) due December
This module aims to develop advanced skills of practitioner inquiry. Students will use this knowledge to devise their own investigation, often work-based, to explore an educational issue with a view to improving their own practice or that of others. Students will explore a range research and inquiry methodologies as well ethics and reflect on appropriate research methods to present a project proposal. Students will also learn to consider and evaluate ethical implications that could arise during the project.

Module 4: Educational Research in Practice- Master’s Dissertation/ Research project (60 credits) due June
This module will involve students carrying out their own investigation in to a relevant educational issue that they have assessed as being valid and important following on from their literature review and professional or academic interests. Study culminates in a substantial dissertation and will involve students theorising and presenting recommendations for future practice.

The aims of the programme are:

• Be able to critically analyse, engage in and reflect on educational issues, philosophies and initiatives

• To take responsibility for one’s own learning and study independently

• To function as an independently-minded professional capable of contributing to wider educational debate

• To synthesise relevant literature and current trends within Education in support of arguments

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Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course unit/module can be found in the departmental or programme handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually by the University of ³Ô¹ÏÍø and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency.