Education Masters Degree (validated by the Open University) Engage with a range of research methods used in the field of education studies and develop a critically responsive stance to practice. By graduation, you will have a detailed knowledge of modern educational practice, empowering you to face new occupational challenges. Course Code: 72655-10
About the course
Part time: 3 years
This course gives you a comprehensive knowledge of the
Location: Teacher Development Centre
dynamics of change in educational contexts, helping you develop innovative approaches to learning and workplace training. You will develop socio-political awareness, negotiating the challenges associated with changes to national policy directives and institution-wide priorities. You will learn how to formulate research
WHAT’S NEXT?
priorities, and be encouraged to work with external stakeholders,
Progression may include a
communities, academics, employers and special interest groups.
PhD; educational leadership
As you progress, you will gain a deep understanding of education
and management positions; or relevant employment
and contemporary educational policies. You will also learn about the educational inquiry process and choose a specialist module to focus
in a policymaking role.
on, ranging from special needs to education management.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:
Modules may include:
• Education Director • Specialist Leader of Education • Education Policy Consultant • Education Policy Development • Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
Year 1
Year 3
• Education Studies
• Dissertation
• Contemporary Education Policy Year 2 • Educational Inquiry, plus one of the following modules (subject to student numbers): • Change Management in Education • Applied Critical Pedagogy
For part-time applications, call 0113 235 4450.
• Changing Contexts for Learning • Specific Educational Needs • Literacy and Language Learning • Education for Sustainable Development
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University Centre Leeds Prospectus 2022
To see a module overview, head to our website: ucleeds.ac.uk
