Education Studies (Full - time) MEd
University of the West of Scotland
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OverviewThis MEd Education Studies is designed to help education professionals build on existing knowledge and skills to develop academically, personally, and professionally and progress to positions of responsibility.With a focus on contemporary global developments in education, students can exit with an award of MEd Education Studies or complete specific modules related to their career goals to graduate in the below specialisms:MEd Education Studies (Early Years)MEd Education Studies ...Read more

Overview

This MEd Education Studies is designed to help education professionals build on existing knowledge and skills to develop academically, personally, and professionally and progress to positions of responsibility.

With a focus on contemporary global developments in education, students can exit with an award of MEd Education Studies or complete specific modules related to their career goals to graduate in the below specialisms:

  • MEd Education Studies (Early Years)
  • MEd Education Studies (Inclusion)
  • MEd Education Studies (Leadership)

Course Highlights

Teaching and learning is underpinned by cutting edge research and informed by a national and global perspective.

Students can exit with the award of MEd Education Studies or complete specific modules to graduate with the specialisms outlined below:

  • MEd Education Studies (Early Years) – For teachers, senior leaders and professionals working with learners or supporting colleagues in educational contexts looking to develop expertise in an early year’s context.
  • MEd Education Studies (Inclusion) – For teachers and professionals who teach or support learning in mainstream or inclusive educational settings looking to develop expertise in effective inclusive educational practices.
  • MEd Education Studies (Leadership) – For teachers and professionals working in early years, primary, secondary, tertiary, or other educational settings looking to develop or enhance their professional practice in educational leadership.

Career Prospects

As most students are already in professional employment, this programme offers an opportunity for further professional development opportunities that will enhance their CV and professional experience and underpin opportunities for promotion or new job opportunities.

It also opens opportunities for graduates to commence PhD research. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

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SR
Student Reviewer
28 Jan 15

The course content, lecturers, online services, support services and student engagement are all of a very good standard. However, I would say that the building and general..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
18 Jan 15

Good University depending on what campus you attend. Ayr has a new state of the art campus all relevant to the courses available, Paisley is the biggest campus with comfortable..Read more

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Entry requirements

You must satisfy one of the following criterions: possess a teaching qualification or early years equivalent; possess a first (bachelor's) degree in the broad area of education; possess a first (bachelor's) degree in another discipline but with substantial content relating to education. Have relevant work or professional experience or completion of an appropriate programme of study for which prior knowledge and skills have provided an appropriate foundation, including a compulsory element of independent work. Graduates of the UWS PGDE Primary or Secondary who gained SCQF Level 11 credits during their PGDE will be able to enter the programme with advanced standing.

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£7,500 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£11,750 per year

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This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£15,500 per year

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£15,500 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
28 Jan 15
The course content, lecturers, online services, support services and student engagement are all of a very good standard. However, I would say that the building and general...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
18 Jan 15
Good University depending on what campus you attend. Ayr has a new state of the art campus all relevant to the courses available, Paisley is the biggest campus with comfortable...
Read more
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University of the West of Scotland
Paisley Campus High Street Paisley Renfrewshire PA1 2BE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Paisley Canal  0.2 miles away
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