Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year
MA Technology and Education Futures
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MA Technology and Education Futures | Programme code | PTA1EDUEDU10 |
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| Study mode(s) | Full Time Part Time |
Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Campus(es) | St Luke's (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
The MA in Technology and Education Futures is a critical and reflective programme of work for individuals who would like to enhance their understanding and knowledge around approaches to learning and teaching which meet the needs of learners in the 21st century. Our programme will support you to develop your knowledge and understanding in approaches related to technology, creativity and thinking in education, prepare you for further (professional) research and provide a firm foundation for developing your career in education and associated disciplines.
The two core modules of the programme will work together to enable students to apply new educational theories and insights from cutting edge research to practical learning situations around the topics such as educational technology, communication, creativity and thinking.
You will learn and work in a variety of ways to further your understanding. This includes lectures, seminars, workshops, peer led activity and online and digital resources and activities. For the two core modules, some teaching experience is preferred. All modules are assessed through course work – there are no final examinations. Assessments are varied and include portfolios, presentations and other digital assessments.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
1. a good grasp of the central ideas, concepts, debates, theories, philosophies and approaches around the role of technology, creativity and thinking skills in education;
2. a critical understanding of the main issues around the role of digital education and around possible futures for education;
3. the ability to define and evaluate complex educational issues, drawing on international perspectives in relation to the role of technology in education
4. the ability to link perspectives in relation to the role of technology in education to current pedagogies and practice that centres around developing creativity and thinking skills
5. to provide you with knowledge and skills needed to integrate theory and practice and skills and understanding to conduct research projects independently using any of the main methodologies of educational research;
The key aim of the programme is to facilitate conceptual links between theory and practice through reflective actionfrom the participants. Each of the modules will encourage the students to reflect on an area of their practice in light of the theories, methods and policies presented and discussed in the course.
More specifically the Programme aims to equip you with:
4. Programme Structure
The MA Technology and Education Futures is a 1-year programme of study at Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) level 7 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme consists of 1 stage. Each stage is normally equivalent to an academic year.
Interim Awards
The modular format of the Programme provides exit points in the form of Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) and Diploma (120 credits) organised in line with the national framework established by the QAA. You may exit the programme with these qualifications provided you have obtained the requisite number of credits as shown below.
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Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) 2 x 30 credit modules OR 1 x 60 credit module |
Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) 4 x 30 credit modules OR 2 x 30 credit modules plus 1 x 60 credit module |
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.
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/studyinformation/modules/?prog=education
Stage 1
150 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credit optional module
Compulsory Modules
In addition to EFPM914, EFPM920, EFPM332, and EFPM200:
a - All students choose either EFPM308 or EFPM331
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
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| EFPM914 | Education Studies | 30 | No |
| EFPM920 | Digital Education Futures | 30 | No |
| EFPM332 | Technology, Learning and Pedagogy | 30 | No |
| EFPM200 | SoE Success for All | 0 | No |
| EFPM308 | Preparing for Educational Research and Dissertation [See note a above] | 60 | Yes |
| EFPM331 | Preparing for Educational Inquiry Portfolio [See note a above] | 60 | Yes |
Optional Modules
Students choose one of the following option modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education PGT Shared Options 24.25 | |||
| EFPM907 | Creativity in Education: Valuing, Facilitating and Assessing It | 30 | No |
| EFPM918 | Reflecting on Educational Practices | 30 | No |
| EFPM839 | Transdisciplinary Collaborations for Creative Futures | 30 | No |
| EFPM375 | Education for diversity | 30 | No |
| EFPM918 | Reflecting on Educational Practices | 30 | No |
| EFPM919 | Critical Perspectives on Inclusive Education | 30 | No |
| EFPM910 | Education Policy | 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 the ability to reflect on and critically evaluate claims that have been made about technology and creativity in education, and thinking skills; | ILOs 1-4 will be accommodated & facilitated by the following learning & teaching activities:
| ILO’s 1-4 will be evidenced by the following assessment methods:
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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: | |
5. Demonstrate the ability to review and evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship relevant to the module content through close analysis of practice and theory | ILOs 5-9 will be accommodated & facilitated by the following learning & teaching activities:
| ILO’s 5-9 will be evidenced by the following assessment methods:
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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... | |
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| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
9. demonstrate the ability to identify and critically discuss current issues in educational technology | ILOs 10-13 will be accommodated & facilitated by the following learning & teaching activities
| ILO’s 10-35 will be evidenced by the following assessment methods:
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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
Personal and Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
As a postgraduate taught (PGT) student in the College of Social Sciences and International Studies you will be allocated a Personal Tutor at the commencement of your studies. You should feel that you are able to approach your personal tutor for advice, pastoral support or academic support in a wider sense.
In normal circumstances your Personal Tutor will remain your tutor throughout your study Programme. Your Personal Tutor is normally available through scheduled office hours, but should also see you as a matter of course three times a year (once per term); these meetings may typically commence soon after registration. These meetings are to discuss your progress, to consider Personal Development Planning (ePDP) and to discuss your overall performance. The ePDP is a particularly useful developmental tool which you are encouraged to utilise and which is accessible though the Exeter Learning Environment (ELE).
Student/Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC) enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
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.
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 Technology and Education Futures
19. UCAS Code
N/A
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
Level 1
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 25/07/2023 |
Date of last revision | 25/07/2023 |
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