MA International Education, by distance learning
Course Type: Full Degree
Course Level: Postgraduate
Study Method: Distance Learning
Course Duration: 24 months
Course Description
The MA in International Education is designed for educational professionals in primary, secondary or tertiary education, as well other organisations with an educational remit – for example NGOs, charitable organisations, museums and galleries. This degree will: Enhance your understanding of contemporary educational issues, both national and international, with a particular emphasis on those which are of direct relevance to your professional context
- Develop your ability to reflect on theory in the area of teaching and learning and use it as the basis for understanding and improving practice
- Develop your ability to undertake small scale research
- Develop your understanding of ethical principles which underpin the design, conduct and reporting of educational research
Course modules
- Contemporary Issues in International Education
- Introduction to Research Methods in Education
Plus your Education Dissertation, which is an opportunity for you to develop your special interest areas. The dissertation is expected to take up to 450 hours of independent study.
Option modules
You will be able to choose one of the five pathways so that you can specialise in the subject that interests you the most. Each pathway includes two modules – the lead module and a specialist study module.
Pathway 1: Leadership for Social Justice in Education: Lead Module and Leadership for Social Justice in Education: Specialist Study
Pathway 2: Pedagogy: Lead Module and Pedagogy: Specialist Study
Pathway 3: Innovation and Reform: Lead Module and Innovation and Reform: Specialist Study
Pathway 4: Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Inclusion and Special Educational Needs: Specialist Study
Pathway 5: Learning Technologies 1: Technology-Enhanced Learning and Learning Technologies 2: Learning Design for the 21st Century
Study Method
The MA International Education degree is studied 100% online through the University of Leicester distance learning platform. As a distance learning student you will receive support throughout the course from a group of dedicated academic mentors and module tutors. You will use module study books – available in hard copy and electronically – and Blackboard, our virtual learning environment. This will give you online access to materials to support each module, discussion forums hosted by module tutors and chat rooms where you can network with fellow students.