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Programme code | 9EDUC073T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Ioanna Bakopoulou
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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) |
1. an understanding of the epistemological underpinnings of educational research
2. a broad grounding in the wide variety of both quantitative and qualitative approaches and methods within educational research
3. a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge within education in order:
4. a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to the students' own research or advanced scholarship.
5. an understanding of Ethical issues and procedures within Educational research
6. an environment which encourages a commitment to intellectual challenge.
7.the opportunity for students' to develop their intellectual, practical and transferable skills.
8. a caring, collaborative working environment in which students from different backgrounds can work together and share their experiences for their mutual benefit.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Seminars, interactive presentations, small group work and workshops |
Methods of Assessment | |
Written assignments, oral presentations, posters, multimodal and web-based outputs, and dissertation |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Seminars, workshops and small group work to develop the skills and the understandings of critical reading, critical thinking and writing skills |
Methods of Assessment | |
Formal end of unit written assessments and individual presentations |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Workshops, seminars and small group activities are offered which explicitly focus on the development of these skills and understandings |
Methods of Assessment | |
Elements of these attributes/skills are listed as an explicit part of our assessment criteria for end of unit and within unit written and oral assessments. Use of relevant software and digital tools for the creation of methodological instruments is also included. |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
All students working towards a Masters must attain the equivalent of eight grade Cs or above in order to proceed to Stage 3, the dissertation. The eight assessed pieces of work should show: clear understanding of the chosen subject area |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
The dissertation demonstrates the student's ability and capacity to identify a research area, to develop a researchable question and to engage in the methodologies appropriate for such research investigations. The dissertation should have the capacity for sustained development of an argument and exploration of an area. |
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.
Further information can be found at:
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/education/students/masters/
http://www.bris.ac.uk/fssl/swdtp/
Due to the nature of the Doctoral Training Centre, there will be opportunity for scholarly activities and advanced training across the three institutions.
SoE Student Services Office, School of Education, 35 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1JA
Tel: 0117 331 4491
Email: ed-masters-admiss@bristol.ac.uk
Website: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/education/students/masters/
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 at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/esu/assessment/annex/glossary.html
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
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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