Education: International Perspectives MA
Our Education: International Perspectives MA helps you achieve a reflective but practical understanding of key current issues including teaching, learning and pedagogy in an international context.
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Start date(s):
- September 2023
Overview
The importance of education is recognised worldwide, and education has many different aspects. This course focuses on education in a very wide sense. You'll consider broad questions including:
- what is education for?
- what does it look like around the world?
- why is it this way?
You’ll gain a firm grounding in education research methods. You'll also carry out your own investigations. Our teaching staff are educational experts in the field. You'll study alongside students from a variety of international and professional backgrounds, including UK teachers. You’ll learn from each of their perspectives to enhance your own knowledge of education.
Distinctive features of the course include:
- the ability to tailor your course to suit your interests. You’ll choose from optional modules to specialise in a particular area. You’ll also have opportunities to explore your own interests within the area
- the opportunity to expand your knowledge and experiences. You’ll study education and pedagogy in international contexts. This is to gain a broad understanding of education across the globe
- a diverse student body. You’ll benefit by learning from the diverse experiences of your peers. This is to enhance your own knowledge and understanding of education in its many forms. You’ll also study alongside part-time colleagues who are practising UK teachers
- a supportive community. You’ll join our supportive community within the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences. You'll also be part of the wider Newcastle University community
The course builds on a strong research base in the Centre for Learning and Teaching. It is part of the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences. It is renowned for its research and expertise in innovative pedagogies and social justice in education.
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What you'll learn
Optional modules allow you to specialise in one of three directions:
- teaching and learning
- technology in education
- educational leadership and management
Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Optional modules availability
Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
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Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Dissertation/ Action Research Portfolio | 60 |
Research Strategies and Methods | 20 |
How you'll learn
Course delivery is also supported by the North Leadership Centre.
It offers courses in management and leadership in education, as well as many other areas.
Most taught modules are in the first semester. Some sessions are in the early evening and on Saturdays. There is an element of self-study and semi-independent research and project work.
Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:
- Case study
- Dissertation
- Essay
- Oral presentation
- Poster
- Portfolio
- Reflective log
- Research proposal
- Written exercise
You'll complete the course with a research project focusing on a topic of interest to you.
Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:
- module handbooks
- course materials
- groups
- course announcements and notifications
- written feedback
Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:
- peers
- academics
- personal tutors
- our University Student Services Team
- student representatives
You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff. They will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.
Your development
The course is especially suitable if you aspire to a career in education. Possible career routes include:
- teachers at school, college or university level
- educational trainers
- educational consultants
- educational leaders and managers
- experts in technology in education
Your future
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Facilities
You'll have access to facilities and a growing collection of online resources, including:
- a well-stocked Education Resource Centre
- Language Analysis Lab
- a phonetics lab
- an audio-video lab
- a recording studio
Fees and funding
Tuition fees for 2023 entry (per year)
If your studies last longer than one year, your tuition fee may increase in line with inflation.
Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.
EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.
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We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information.
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- examination
- re-examination
- graduation
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Entry requirements
The entrance requirements below apply to 2023 entry.
Qualifications from outside the UK
English Language requirements
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School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
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