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Clare joined the School of Education as a Lecturer in Education (Language and Literacy) in 2020. Her current research focuses on children’s writing and text production in a variety of school-based and informal contexts. She completed her PhD in children's text production in online social networking sites in 2012, and has been working in this evolving area ever since.
Clare has an active interest in all aspects of literacy education and policy. She is a long-standing member of the United Kingdom Literacy Association and currently sits on their Executive Council, with responsibility for convening the UKLA Research Sub-Committee. In March 2022 Clare was awarded a British Academy/ Leverhulme SR grant to investigate teaching narrative writing with digital resources and apps.
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Dr Clare Dowdall
MA Education Online Programme lead
Course content
Our MA Education programme has been thoughtfully designed to suit those with busy schedules. Fully online, you can access the course materials at your convenience.
Our programme integrates four core themes that underpin each module’s curriculum content.
- Theory: Critically examine educational theories such as learning and models of leadership.
- Practice: Put theory into action with practical learning activities, connecting what you learn to your professional context.
- Research: Engage with the latest research in the field and develop your skills as a researcher.
- Policy: Gain insights into the policies and regulations shaping education and learning in various settings.
60 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credits of optional modules
Compulsory modules
Students will complete both of the first two core modules. One of these modules will be available in any given term. Please contact the Faculty for further information regarding availability.
Please note: module codes for this programme all bear the suffix Z1, Z3 or Z5 to reflect Autumn, Spring or Summer occurrences. For simplicity, only the Z1 codes are shown within this description but content is the same for all occurrences.
Code | Module | Credits |
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EFPM003Z1 | Understanding Education: Global Perspectives | 30 |
EFPM004Z1 | Understanding Learning: Global Perspectives | 30 |
Optional modules
Students will also compete one module from a list of options available. One module for each of the specialist pathways will be available in any given term. Please contact the Faculty for further information regarding availability.
Code | Module | Credits |
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EFPM007Z1 | Education Leadership | 30 |
EFPM008Z1 | Leading and Managing Education Change | 30 |
EFPM009Z1 | Reading Rights | 30 |
EFPM010Z1 | Critical International Perspectives on Special and Inclusive Education | 30 |
EFPM011Z1 | Special Educational Needs: Learning, Teaching and Assessment | 30 |
EFPM012Z1 | Writing Matters | 30 |
60 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credits of optional modules
Compulsory modules
Code | Module | Credits |
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EFPM013Z1 | Introduction to Educational Enquiry | 60 |
Optional modules
Students will complete one module from a list of options available. One module for each of the specialist pathways will be available in any given term. Please contact the Faculty for further information regarding availability. You will first take your optional module, followed by EFPM013Z1.
Code | Module | Credits |
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EFPM007Z1 | Education Leadership | 30 |
EFPM008Z1 | Leading and Managing Education Change | 30 |
EFPM009Z1 | Reading Rights | 30 |
EFPM010Z1 | Critical International Perspectives on Special and Inclusive Education | 30 |
EFPM011Z1 | Special Educational Needs: Learning, Teaching and Assessment | 30 |
EFPM012Z1 | Writing Matters | 30 |
Caitlin is a Lecturer in Education Studies in the School of Education. She came to education via a circuitous and multidisciplinary route, starting in behavioural ecology (specializing in animal communication), then moving through science editing, communications and marketing, and academic development, before finally accepting an academic position.
My family contains many teachers and wordsmiths, so it is perhaps unsurprising that I have always been interested in supporting learning -- not just in the classroom, but also through outreach events, writing, and art. I am a LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator and often use this and other playful techniques in my approach.
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Dr Caitlin Kight
MA Education Online Deputy Programme lead
Pathways
Following the successful completion of two core modules, students select from a set of specialist modules, prior to undertaking the final dissertation.
If you choose two modules from different pathways, you will emerge with a generalist MA Education. Alternatively, select both modules from one group and ensure your dissertation is pathway-specific if you want to specialise.
Please note, in order to be awarded a specialist degree (MA Education: Leadership and Management, for example), the focus of your dissertation must be related to this specialism. The following pathways are available to choose from:
- Educational Leadership Pathway
- Language and Literacy Pathway
- Special Education Needs Pathway
The course has exceeded my expectations. It has challenged me intellectually, but I have never felt out of my depth. There are scaffolded steps and support amongst your peers to debate, discuss or clarify your thoughts.
The course content is varied, creative and engaging. I have a much deeper understanding with key theoretical concepts and knowledge of the most up to date research.
I have particularly enjoyed the move into SEN specialism and it has already affected my choice of teaching and learning strategies in the classroom and requests for future professional development.
Anne-Marie
MA Education online student
Entry requirements
For postgraduate programmes we usually require students to have a minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent.
While we normally only accept applicants who meet this criteria, if you have a high 2:2 or equivalent, are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.
Entry requirements for international students
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course.
The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2.
Pay as you study
Total fees for this programme is £10,000.
To make it easier to budget, you don’t need to pay the total fee upfront. Instead, you can pay for each module as you are about to start studying it.
You can pay for the whole year if you prefer, but the minimum payment is at least the cost of the module you are taking that term.
What opportunities does this programme lead to?
The online MA Education programme can be tailored to align with your career aspirations through our elective pathways. Upon graduation, you'll be well-equipped to secure positions in a wide range of traditional and non-traditional educational settings, including:
- Schools
- Colleges
- Universities
- Education departments
- NGOs
- Youth work
- Prisons
- Museums
- Consultancy
- Curriculum development
- Training and development
- Education policy development
As part of this programme, you will have full access to our dedicated Careers and Employability team who can offer support in terms of skills training, internship opportunities, job vacancies, employment fairs and other events.
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I absolutely loved the online learning experience. The platform and content was thoroughly engaging. I felt supported by the lecturers. I had check ins at the start of each module from my Student Support Advisor. The check-in’s made me feel like I wasn’t alone and they were always available via email with any queries I had, as were the lecturers.
Grainne
MA Education online student