Programme Specification for the 2019/0 academic year
MA International Education
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MA International Education | Programme code | PTA1EDUEDU05 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Campus(es) | St Luke's (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
The purpose of this programme is to explore theory and practice related to education as an international and increasingly internationalised and globalised sphere of activity. The programme will introduce you to key thinkers and major schools of thought on international aspects of education and to the ideas, theories and concepts underpinning these varying perspectives. It will examine the research basis of dominant, alternative and emerging theory and practice in this field and to the changing relationship between international and global policy environments and the development of international and internalised educational institutions and networks in a range of global contexts. You will be asked to critically examine theory and practice in global and a range of local, national and international contexts.
In addition, through this programme you will be able to develop your own understanding and potential to work within international educational institutions and those focused upon internationalising their curriculum. This will involve an examination of some of the major trends in the field of international education and of emerging ideas including an appraisal of those qualities, competencies and behaviours associated with working in internationally focused educational institutions.
You will undertake a range of formative and summative assessment tasks including a dissertation.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
The principal aim of this programme is to facilitate critical examination of international education in global, national and local contexts. You will consider theories and methodologies which have underpinned the study of education in global and international contexts and their relationship to policy, international research and educational practices and institutions. You will also critically examine and reflect on international education.
The programme will examine key questions such as:
• What is international education?
• In what ways do global and international education differ?
• In what ways and why are educational institutions and actors increasingly internationalising their practices
• What are the qualities, competencies and behaviours associated with working in international, global and internationally focused educational organisations
- What role might education play in creating a more just, equitable and sustainable world
• How might we compare and contrast education systems from a range of different national contexts and to draw sound conclusions from related empirical research about their potential similarities and differences
4. Programme Structure
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFPM914 | Education Studies | 30 | No |
| EFPM910 | Education Policy | 30 | Yes |
| EFPM308 | Preparing for Educational Research and Dissertation | 60 | No |
| EFPM912 | Perspectives on International Education | 30 | No |
Optional Modules
Choose 1 of the following
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFPM915 | Special Educational Needs, Inclusion, Disability: Critical Perspectives | 30 | No |
| EFPM294 | Technology and Education Futures | 30 | No |
| EFPM907 | Creativity in Education: Valuing, Facilitating and Assessing It | 30 | No |
| EFPM909 | Education Placement Module | 30 | No |
| EFPM913 | Debating the Big Questions in Education | 30 | No |
| EFPM129 | Independent Study 2 | 30 | No |
| EFPM327 | Independent Study | 30 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Demonstrate sound understanding of the theories and methodologies which have underpinned the study of education in international and global contexts | Lectures Seminars Group work Case studies Poster creation | Written assignments Presentations Case studies Posters |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
4. Critically reflect upon and evaluate your own interpretation of international education and its application to education settings with which you are familiar | Seminars Group work Institutional investigation | Written assignments Presentations International education scenarios located within organisations |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
8. Construct organised, structured, critically reflective and analytic writing | Independent study Extended writing Class discussion | Written assignment International education scenario responses Development of contextual descriptions |
7. Programme Regulations
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
(http://as.exeter.ac.uk/support/admin/staff/qualityassuranceandmonitoring/tqamanual/fullcontents/)
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
The programme is not subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
The University and its constituent Colleges review the quality and standard of teaching and learning in all taught programmes against a range of criteria through the procedures outlined in the Teaching Quality Assurance (TQA) Manual Quality Review Framework.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
Not applicable to this programme.
18. Final Award
MA International Education
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 180 |
ECTS credits | 90 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
[Honours] Education studies
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 25/04/2019 |
Date of last revision | 25/04/2019 |
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