Newcastle University, the United Kingdom
Newcastle University| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time | 12 months | find out | find out | find out |
The MA Education: International Perspectives will help you achieve a critically reflective but practical understanding of key current issues in teaching, learning and pedagogy in an international context.
Distinctive features of the course include:
The course is for teaching and learning professionals who are keen to develop their careers in all education sectors, such as:
The course builds on a strong research base in the Centre for Learning and Teaching within the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences.
It is also supported by the North Leadership Centre and draws on the expertise of many highly regarded academics.
Delivery
The majority of taught modules are in the first semester, including some sessions which run in the early evening and on Saturdays. During the year there is a development to a greater element of self-study and semi-independent research and project work.
You complete the course with a research project focusing on a topic of interest to you.
There is an extended induction programme that provides you with support for advanced study. This includes assignment writing and information, communications and technology (ICT) training.
Placements
You will have the opportunity to carry out a placement as part of your taught modules. Your placement will be in an educational setting such as a local primary or secondary school. This is enjoyable and useful in contextualising your understanding of learning theory.
Facilities
As a student in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences you'll have access to facilities and a growing collection of online resources, including:
See How to Apply tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus.
See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus. https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/edu-int-perspectives-teaching-learning-ma/?utm_source=referral-study-link&utm_medium=course-listing&utm_content=edu-int-perspectives-teaching-learning-ma&utm_campaign=PG3PL-study-link#fees&funding
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. Experience in an educational context is desirable but not essential.
International Students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 4 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Pre-sessional English Course Requirements
You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.
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