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MSc in Education - Science and Education
| Awards Available | MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificate |
|---|---|
| Duration of programme | One year full-time Two - five years part time |
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Number of places | 30 |
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Programme overview
This programme is designed for science education professionals who wish to develop their practice and enhance student learning. It will appeal to those wishing to take an active role in shaping the future of science education: teachers, lecturers, researchers, science advisors, science managers and science specialists in educational settings.
It will equip you with:
- an innovative and valuable postgraduate qualification
- a greater understanding of current educational research and its relevance to pedagogy and practice in science education
- experience of cutting edge science research and practice in new techniques
- time to reflect and develop classroom practice
- the knowledge, understanding and skills to further research and design new educational and professional resources
- confidence to implement and evaluate developments in science education within your own professional practice
Entry requirements
A UK honours degree or equivalent qualification. Basic computer literacy (assignments will include word processing documents, making electronic presentations and online supervision). A background in science including some experience of teaching science or working in an associated science communication role.
For information on international equivalent qualifications, please see our International Office website.
Admissions statement
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Programme structure
A personal tutor will guide you through the programme. A total of 180 credits are necessary to obtain the MSc. Each of the core or optional units is worth 20 credits and the dissertation (for the award of MSc) is worth 60 credits.
Core units
- Either Research in Science or Research Methods in Science Education
- Dissertation
Optional units
These include:
- Ethical Issues in Science Education
- New Technologies in Science Education
- Professional Development through Reflective Practice in Science Education
- Science Update
- Supervised Individual Study
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Science
- Professional Development through Mentoring and Coaching
- Trends in Science Education Research
Please note: not all options run every year.
You may also select units from other M-level programmes to personalise your studies.
Application deadline: We welcome applications at any time of year
Get in touch
Postgraduate Programmes Team
Graduate School of Education
35 Berkeley Square
Bristol
BS8 1JA
Tel: +44 (0) 117 331 4491
Email: ed-masters-admiss@bristol.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/education/students/masters/msure/
International students
Open to international students? Yes
English-language requirements: 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each band, in addition to the standard entry requirements.
Find information for international students on eligibility, funding options and studying at Bristol.
Fees and funding
2014/15 fees
Full-time: UK/EU £5,600;
overseas £14,100
Part-time: UK/EU £2,800;
overseas n/a
Fees stated are per annum and are subject to annual increase.
Funding options
The National College of Teaching and Leadership may offer Professional Development funding for teachers from schools in England; please see the Department for Education Website. Further information on funding for prospective UK, EU and international postgraduate students is available from the Student Funding Office.
Research Assessment Score
Unit of Assessment 45 applies. See Complete RAE listings for University of Bristol for further details.
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