Science Education, MA, University College London (UCL)

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Full-time, Part-time, Mixed-mode	1 - 2 year	January, April, October	-	-

About Science Education, MA - at University College London (UCL)

This masters degree will:

increase your understanding of the academic theory of science education
critically evaluate research and development in the field
apply scientific ideas to the practice of science education
give you insights into contemporary developments in science education.

Features

This masters degree offers the opportunity to:

study a programme that constantly evolves to reflect changing ideas and practice
challenge your ideas about science education
develop your professional skills
engage with others involved in science education
explore controversial issues and new approaches to learning
compare different contexts in which science education takes place, including international contexts
develop relevant research knowledge and skills.

Who is this programme for?

Teachers of science in primary, secondary, further and higher education (including science teacher educators), science advisers, people involved in museum or field education, and others with a direct professional involvement or interest in science education.

Entry requirements

A good first degree and experience in teaching science or working in a sciencerelated field of education.

Core topics

Foundations of science education
Current developments in science education
Practical research in education.

How are you assessed?

By coursework assignments of up to 5,000 words and a 20,000-word dissertation or 10,000 word report.

Attendance

Mixed mode, including face-to-face sessions and online learning.

Where do our students go?

Graduates of this masters degree are currently working as:

science teachers
university and college lecturers and researchers
museum educators.

Core modules

Current Developments in Science Education
Foundations of Science Education

Recommended modules

Current Developments in Science Education
Issues Of Concern In Education
Practical Research In Education (Business Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education)

Entry requirements

1. Students are normally required to have a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0 for direct entry, with a score of no lower than 6.0 for writing and 6.5 for reading. 2. A good first degree and experience in teaching science or working in a sciencerelated field of education.

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