Newcastle University

Modules for Education and Communication, Integrated PhD

In addition to the programme description, the information below details the modules you can expect to study as part of this postgraduate degree. Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Compulsory modules

• HSS8002 Information Skills
  
• HSS8005 Introduction to Quantitative Methods
  
• HSS8004 Qualitative Methodology in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  
• HSS8007 The Nature of Explanation and Enquiry
• ALT8003 Applied Linguistics in Higher Education: Focus on Teaching and Learning OR
• MAP8004 An Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
  OR
• EDU8207 Thinking Critically about Research Methodology

Specialist modules

You take 120 credits from the list of specialist modules below. Module choice is determined by the three main pathways and will be guided by the Degree Programme Director.

• ALT8104 Classroom Discourse and Teacher Development for TESOL
  
• EDU6000 Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
  
• EDU8028 The Management of change in Educational Organisations
• EDU8170 Leadership and Strategic Management
• EDU8035 The Policy and Practice of Assessment
• EDU8046 Developing Thinking Skills
• CCC8001 The Social Psychology of Communication
  
• CCC8015 Sociolinguistics
  
• CCC8043 International Business Talk and Interaction
  
• CCC8088 Culture, Intercultularity and Identity
  
• CCC8090 Introduction to Psycholinguistics
  
• CCC8077 Professional Communication
  
• EDU8042 Counselling, Communication and Culture

Further Information

Programme description, course duration, fees, entry requirements and how to apply can be found on the main programme page.