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Programme code | 9EDUC042T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Angeline Mbogo Barrett
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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) |
These are the generic aims for the Masters/Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Individual pathways will have more specific subject-focused aims.
- To extend and deepen students' professional knowledge;
- To develop students' understanding of specific theories, ideas and practices, and the relationships between perspectives from different disciplines;
- To provide a caring, collaborative working environment in which students from different backgrounds can work together and share their experiences for their mutual benefit;
- To encourage a commitment to intellectual challenge;
- To develop students' intellectual, practical, research and transferable skills;
- To help students to read and evaluate research in their subject area, and to conduct systematic research relevant to their professional practice;
- To encourage critical thinking;
- To encourage students to develop as reflective practitioners;
- To provide clear and effective structures for the organisation of teaching and for students' learning.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Lectures, small group work and workshops; |
Methods of Assessment | |
Written assignments, presentations and dissertation. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Lectures, small group work and workshops; |
Methods of Assessment | |
Written assignments, presentations and dissertation. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Lectures, small group work and workshops; |
Methods of Assessment | |
Written assignments, presentations and dissertation. |
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 120 credit points at grade C or above in order to proceed to Stage 2, the dissertation. The assessed pieces of work should show: |
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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.
With 8 GSoE pathways, it is possible for students to experience a range of different subject pathways while studying with us, with the exception of certain research methods units. Please see individual pathway specifications for further particular information about the management of specialist features such as professional placements.
MEd Office, Graduate School of Education, 35 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1JA
Tel: 0117 928 7048
Email: med-office@bris.ac.uk
Website: http://www.bris.ac.uk/education/programmes/masters/med
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Dissertation | EDUCM1900 | 60 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Introduction to Educational Inquiry | EDUCM5000 | 20 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Students should select a minimum of 60 credit points from the units listed below. The remaining 40 credit points should be taken from those listed below or from elsewhere in the programme. | ||||
Education Policy in a Global Context | EDUCM5202 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
International Development, Comparative Research and Education | EDUCM5203 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Managing People in Education | EDUCM5204 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Organisational Leadership in a Context of Change | EDUCM5205 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Quality and Improvement in Education | EDUCM5207 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Education, Inequality and Social Justice | EDUCM0022 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Development Perspectives on Education Quality | EDUCM5211 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Students also have the option to take: | ||||
Professional Development for Early Career Teachers | EDUCM0016 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Professional Development through Mentoring and Coaching | EDUCM0017 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
Supervised Individual Study (10 credit points MEd) | EDUCM5010 | 10 | Optional | AYEAR |
Supervised Individual Study (20 credit points MEd) | EDUCM5020 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
MEd Educational Leadership, Policy and Development | 180 |
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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