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Educational Studies (MEd)

This course is designed for teachers who wish to extend and renew their study of education on a wide front. It offers an opportunity to further their knowledge of a variety of topics in which they have a special interest and to broaden their expertise by selecting topics which they may not have previously studied in depth.

Aims - Educational Studies is the only non-specialised course. Its aim is to offer a wide choice of modules, some of which are stage-or subject-specific and others which examine more general topics and issues in education. This programme provides an opportunity for reflection on both the practical and theoretical aspects of education and is open to teachers in primary, secondary and third level institutions as well as to professionals in other fields of education.

Study our Masters Modules as Short Courses

We understand the many demands on your time so we've made it easy to study for a Masters module as a short course*. Classes are in the evening, at the weekend or online.  We'll store your results, just in case you want to work towards a qualification such as the Advanced Certificate in Education (60 credits) or the Diploma of Advanced Study in Education (DASE, 120 credits).

*if you complete only one module you will earn a Certificate of Attendance.

Applicants interested in studying for a short course for personal or professional development should contact the Education Secretary (tel: 028 9097 5923, education@qub.ac.uk).

Course Information
Modules
Objectives
Exit Routes
Course Tutor: Dr Joe Allen
Closing date: 31 May 2013
Cats: 180 credit points at M level
Part time: 3 years up to a maximum of 5   
Full time: 1 calendar year,  (normally September to September)
Fees: Part-time (normally 60 Credits per year for 3 years):  £21.78 per credit point but fees change on an annual basis 
Full-time (180 Credits), whole course fee: £3,920
Fees quoted are for Home/ EU students 

International Students should refer to the Universities Student Income and Finance Office for further information on fees.

Awards require the accumulation of 120 points from modules which may be selected from the following list and also from modules available under other MEd / MSc courses. These modules are also available to students following the other MEd / MSc courses.

Research Methods (compulsory for the MEd) 30 M Points
Learning: Theory and Practice 30 M Points
Trauma in the Lives of Children 30 M Points
Assessment Issues in Teaching and Learning in Classrooms 30 M Points
The Theory and Practice of Teaching Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities   30 M Points
Reflective Practice and Action Research 30 M Points
Curriculum: Theory, Practice and Evaluation 30 M Points

 

Full details of modules can be found in the M-level Book of Modules. The MSc/MEd are awarded to those students who have accumulated 180 M Points (including a dissertation equivalent to 60 M points).

On completion of the modules in this course students will be able to:

  • demonstrate a broad-based knowledge and understanding of educational research, policy, practice and theory covered by the modules of their choice
  • analyse and critically apply examples of the research literature in the chosen modules (and where appropriate, skills)
  • reflect critically on their own personal practice.

Students can study within the modular postgraduate programme even if they do not feel able to commit to the full MEd or MSc, with the following 'exit points'.

Advanced Certificate in Education (60 credits at level 7/M)
Diploma in Advanced Study in Education (DASE)  (120 credits at level 7/M)

If you are interested in studying one or two modules on a stand-alone basis for personal or professional development, please contact the Education Secretary (tel: 028 9097 5923, education@qub.ac.uk).

 

 

Entrance Requirements and Application Procedure - MEd/ MSc entrance qualifications can be found under further information.  The application procedure can be be found here. 

 

Further Information - For general information on applying to and studying at Queen’s and for additional Information for International Students please refer to Further Information.