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Programme code | 9EDUC032R |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Research Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Frances Giampapa
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Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
School/department | School of Education |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This programme aims to develop participants interest in and knowledge and understanding of:
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Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level D/8 - Doctoral |
The programme equips participants with the knowledge, skills and ability to plan a piece of original research, review relevant theoretical literature, develop an appropriate methodological approach, successfully conduct research in practice and be able to present and defend a comprehensive and high quality doctoral dissertation in written form. |
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The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
The maximum period of study for full-time students is 4 years. This catalogue only shows the taught units on the programme and may not show all years of study.
All units in this programme are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Understanding Educational Research | EDUCD0011 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Conducting Educational Research: Theory, Methodology and Methods | EDUCD0002 | 40 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Select 80 credits from the following units: | ||||
Learning | EDUCD0094 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Education Policy | EDUCD0068 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Leading for Educational Change in Organisational Settings | EDUCD0093 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Comparative Research | EDUCD0092 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Evaluating Educational Quality and Improvement in Organisational Settings | EDUCD0091 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Global Higher Education | EDUCD0003 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Supervised Individual Study | EDUCD0036 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Students will also complete their Dissertation (worth 300 credit points) | ||||
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The assessment of the taught component of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught component - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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