Understand and evaluate theoretical and empirical evidence from a range of perspectives, including limitations and significance.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are fostered through independent and guided study. Students will engage with reading materials in a supported way and have opportunities to engage in informed discussion during tutorials and seminars, whilst lectures will model approaches to critical review and analysis. Particular supports are in place during level 1 to bridge the gap from school to university, and developing independence is built into the degree-long progression.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment approaches are designed to support students in developing critical approaches to review and analysis. Assessments take a variety of formats (e.g. long essay, reflective tasks, individual and group presentations, and unseen examinations) but all offer opportunities for students to demonstrate cognitive skill development.

Express informed viewpoints on key issues, drawing on subject knowledge and critical reflection.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are fostered through independent and guided study. Students will engage with reading materials in a supported way and have opportunities to engage in informed discussion during tutorials and seminars, whilst lectures will model approaches to critical review and analysis. Particular supports are in place during level 1 to bridge the gap from school to university, and developing independence is built into the degree-long progression.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment approaches are designed to support students in developing critical approaches to review and analysis. Assessments take a variety of formats (e.g. long essay, reflective tasks, individual and group presentations, and unseen examinations) but all offer opportunities for students to demonstrate cognitive skill development.

Analyse complex situations and controversial issues, drawing on relevant evidence to support well-synthesised claims and arguments. 

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are fostered through independent and guided study. Students will engage with reading materials in a supported way and have opportunities to engage in informed discussion during tutorials and seminars, whilst lectures will model approaches to critical review and analysis. Particular supports are in place during level 1 to bridge the gap from school to university, and developing independence is built into the degree-long progression.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment approaches are designed to support students in developing critical approaches to review and analysis. Assessments take a variety of formats (e.g. long essay, reflective tasks, individual and group presentations, and unseen examinations) but all offer opportunities for students to demonstrate cognitive skill development.

Evaluate the quality and validity of different forms of evidence (e.g. qualitative and quantitative) and assess the appropriateness of their uses (e.g. in relation to policy and practice decisions).To include ethical considerations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are fostered through independent and guided study. Students will engage with reading materials in a supported way and have opportunities to engage in informed discussion during tutorials and seminars, whilst lectures will model approaches to critical review and analysis. Particular supports are in place during level 1 to bridge the gap from school to university, and developing independence is built into the degree-long progression.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment approaches are designed to support students in developing critical approaches to review and analysis. Assessments take a variety of formats (e.g. long essay, reflective tasks, individual and group presentations, and unseen examinations) but all offer opportunities for students to demonstrate cognitive skill development.

Synthesise evidence from different sources to identify and recommend appropriate changes to policy and practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are fostered through independent and guided study. Students will engage with reading materials in a supported way and have opportunities to engage in informed discussion during tutorials and seminars, whilst lectures will model approaches to critical review and analysis. Particular supports are in place during level 1 to bridge the gap from school to university, and developing independence is built into the degree-long progression.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment approaches are designed to support students in developing critical approaches to review and analysis. Assessments take a variety of formats (e.g. long essay, reflective tasks, individual and group presentations, and unseen examinations) but all offer opportunities for students to demonstrate cognitive skill development.

Identify and construct evidence from a range of sources, and demonstrate some ability to plan and develop an independent project with a clear outcome.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are fostered through independent and guided study. Students will engage with reading materials in a supported way and have opportunities to engage in informed discussion during tutorials and seminars, whilst lectures will model approaches to critical review and analysis. Particular supports are in place during level 1 to bridge the gap from school to university, and developing independence is built into the degree-long progression.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment approaches are designed to support students in developing critical approaches to review and analysis. Assessments take a variety of formats (e.g. long essay, reflective tasks, individual and group presentations, and unseen examinations) but all offer opportunities for students to demonstrate cognitive skill development.

Describe and critically examine key conceptual and theoretical approaches in education research and practice, gaining an understanding of a range of perspectives.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A range of teaching methods is employed (e.g. lecture, tutorial, workshop, observation of practice, independent learning) to introduce and develop students’ knowledge and understanding of relevant approaches and perspectives in the broad discipline of education and its contributory disciplines. Students will develop understanding of the purposes and processes of education, the influence of contextual and social factors, the experiences of participants, and how structures and systems are constructed and evolve. Knowledge and understanding of social research methods, and their applicability in education contexts, are developed through direct instruction and practical learning opportunities (both directed and independent).

Methods of Assessment

The range of assessments enables students to engage with a range of assessment modes designed to enable them to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of key learning. Students will undertake individual and group-based assignments (e.g. presentation of topic of interest, comparative policy review), unseen written examinations, and extended written assignments (e.g. long-essay, evidence briefing, research proposal). Students will experience both formative and summative feedback designed to feed into their ongoing learning and development.

Examine and critically analyse education processes, as these relate to diverse learners (e.g. across contexts and the lifespan).

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A range of teaching methods is employed (e.g. lecture, tutorial, workshop, observation of practice, independent learning) to introduce and develop students’ knowledge and understanding of relevant approaches and perspectives in the broad discipline of education and its contributory disciplines. Students will develop understanding of the purposes and processes of education, the influence of contextual and social factors, the experiences of participants, and how structures and systems are constructed and evolve. Knowledge and understanding of social research methods, and their applicability in education contexts, are developed through direct instruction and practical learning opportunities (both directed and independent).

Methods of Assessment

The range of assessments enables students to engage with a range of assessment modes designed to enable them to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of key learning. Students will undertake individual and group-based assignments (e.g. presentation of topic of interest, comparative policy review), unseen written examinations, and extended written assignments (e.g. long-essay, evidence briefing, research proposal). Students will experience both formative and summative feedback designed to feed into their ongoing learning and development.

Appreciate and evaluate the influence of local and global contexts on learning and learning environments, including how value systems emerge and exert influence.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A range of teaching methods is employed (e.g. lecture, tutorial, workshop, observation of practice, independent learning) to introduce and develop students’ knowledge and understanding of relevant approaches and perspectives in the broad discipline of education and its contributory disciplines. Students will develop understanding of the purposes and processes of education, the influence of contextual and social factors, the experiences of participants, and how structures and systems are constructed and evolve. Knowledge and understanding of social research methods, and their applicability in education contexts, are developed through direct instruction and practical learning opportunities (both directed and independent).

Methods of Assessment

The range of assessments enables students to engage with a range of assessment modes designed to enable them to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of key learning. Students will undertake individual and group-based assignments (e.g. presentation of topic of interest, comparative policy review), unseen written examinations, and extended written assignments (e.g. long-essay, evidence briefing, research proposal). Students will experience both formative and summative feedback designed to feed into their ongoing learning and development.

Demonstrate understanding of international trends in education, including variations in how educational structures and systems are organised, and how these approaches influence the purposes, processes and outcomes of education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A range of teaching methods is employed (e.g. lecture, tutorial, workshop, observation of practice, independent learning) to introduce and develop students’ knowledge and understanding of relevant approaches and perspectives in the broad discipline of education and its contributory disciplines. Students will develop understanding of the purposes and processes of education, the influence of contextual and social factors, the experiences of participants, and how structures and systems are constructed and evolve. Knowledge and understanding of social research methods, and their applicability in education contexts, are developed through direct instruction and practical learning opportunities (both directed and independent).

Methods of Assessment

The range of assessments enables students to engage with a range of assessment modes designed to enable them to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of key learning. Students will undertake individual and group-based assignments (e.g. presentation of topic of interest, comparative policy review), unseen written examinations, and extended written assignments (e.g. long-essay, evidence briefing, research proposal). Students will experience both formative and summative feedback designed to feed into their ongoing learning and development.

Reflect critically on the role and position of participants in education (e.g. the agency of learners and teachers, and the factors which influence their experiences).

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A range of teaching methods is employed (e.g. lecture, tutorial, workshop, observation of practice, independent learning) to introduce and develop students’ knowledge and understanding of relevant approaches and perspectives in the broad discipline of education and its contributory disciplines. Students will develop understanding of the purposes and processes of education, the influence of contextual and social factors, the experiences of participants, and how structures and systems are constructed and evolve. Knowledge and understanding of social research methods, and their applicability in education contexts, are developed through direct instruction and practical learning opportunities (both directed and independent).

Methods of Assessment

The range of assessments enables students to engage with a range of assessment modes designed to enable them to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of key learning. Students will undertake individual and group-based assignments (e.g. presentation of topic of interest, comparative policy review), unseen written examinations, and extended written assignments (e.g. long-essay, evidence briefing, research proposal). Students will experience both formative and summative feedback designed to feed into their ongoing learning and development.

Investigate educational issues using appropriate research strategies and methods.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A range of teaching methods is employed (e.g. lecture, tutorial, workshop, observation of practice, independent learning) to introduce and develop students’ knowledge and understanding of relevant approaches and perspectives in the broad discipline of education and its contributory disciplines. Students will develop understanding of the purposes and processes of education, the influence of contextual and social factors, the experiences of participants, and how structures and systems are constructed and evolve. Knowledge and understanding of social research methods, and their applicability in education contexts, are developed through direct instruction and practical learning opportunities (both directed and independent).

Methods of Assessment

The range of assessments enables students to engage with a range of assessment modes designed to enable them to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of key learning. Students will undertake individual and group-based assignments (e.g. presentation of topic of interest, comparative policy review), unseen written examinations, and extended written assignments (e.g. long-essay, evidence briefing, research proposal). Students will experience both formative and summative feedback designed to feed into their ongoing learning and development.

Understand how research evidence can be used across professional contexts and by organisations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A range of teaching methods is employed (e.g. lecture, tutorial, workshop, observation of practice, independent learning) to introduce and develop students’ knowledge and understanding of relevant approaches and perspectives in the broad discipline of education and its contributory disciplines. Students will develop understanding of the purposes and processes of education, the influence of contextual and social factors, the experiences of participants, and how structures and systems are constructed and evolve. Knowledge and understanding of social research methods, and their applicability in education contexts, are developed through direct instruction and practical learning opportunities (both directed and independent). enable them to demonstrate their knowledge and understandin

Methods of Assessment

The range of assessments enables students to engage with a range of assessment modes designed tog of key learning. Students will undertake individual and group-based assignments (e.g. presentation of topic of interest, comparative policy review), unseen written examinations, and extended written assignments (e.g. long-essay, evidence briefing, research proposal). Students will experience both formative and summative feedback designed to feed into their ongoing learning and development.

Engage in systematic analysis of key concepts, theories, and policies in education and related fields.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students experience a range of pedagogical approaches (e.g. lectures, workshops, group-based and individual learning). Flexible, interactive, and innovative teaching methods bring learning to life for students and enable them to engage fully with the methods of assessment to demonstrate attainment against the intended learning outcomes. Throughout the programme skills in critical analysis and evaluation are modelled and scaffolded.

Methods of Assessment

Assessments require students to draw on knowledge and skills to address specific aims or tasks in line with the module and programme criteria. While this is required across all assessments, a number have been designed to create extended opportunities to develop and demonstrate subject specific skills (e.g. written critical reflections, comparative review of policy and practice, and the research proposal). At level 3, the unseen examinations offer a further opportunity to engage in systematic analysis, robust critique and critical reflection.

Apply analytic skills in reviewing and evaluating the complexities of subject knowledge, and its application in policy and practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students experience a range of pedagogical approaches (e.g. lectures, workshops, group-based and individual learning). Flexible, interactive, and innovative teaching methods bring learning to life for students and enable them to engage fully with the methods of assessment to demonstrate attainment against the intended learning outcomes. Throughout the programme skills in critical analysis and evaluation are modelled and scaffolded.

Methods of Assessment

Assessments require students to draw on knowledge and skills to address specific aims or tasks in line with the module and programme criteria. While this is required across all assessments, a number have been designed to create extended opportunities to develop and demonstrate subject specific skills (e.g. written critical reflections, comparative review of policy and practice, and the research proposal). At level 3, the unseen examinations offer a further opportunity to engage in systematic analysis, robust critique and critical reflection.

Reflect critically on the nature of evidence, values underpinning different viewpoints, and values-based approaches to interpretation.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students experience a range of pedagogical approaches (e.g. lectures, workshops, group-based and individual learning). Flexible, interactive, and innovative teaching methods bring learning to life for students and enable them to engage fully with the methods of assessment to demonstrate attainment against the intended learning outcomes. Throughout the programme skills in critical analysis and evaluation are modelled and scaffolded.

Methods of Assessment

Assessments require students to draw on knowledge and skills to address specific aims or tasks in line with the module and programme criteria. While this is required across all assessments, a number have been designed to create extended opportunities to develop and demonstrate subject specific skills (e.g. written critical reflections, comparative review of policy and practice, and the research proposal). At level 3, the unseen examinations offer a further opportunity to engage in systematic analysis, robust critique and critical reflection.

Engage in robust critique of a full range of issues in the field of education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students experience a range of pedagogical approaches (e.g. lectures, workshops, group-based and individual learning). Flexible, interactive, and innovative teaching methods bring learning to life for students and enable them to engage fully with the methods of assessment to demonstrate attainment against the intended learning outcomes. Throughout the programme skills in critical analysis and evaluation are modelled and scaffolded.

Methods of Assessment

Assessments require students to draw on knowledge and skills to address specific aims or tasks in line with the module and programme criteria. While this is required across all assessments, a number have been designed to create extended opportunities to develop and demonstrate subject specific skills (e.g. written critical reflections, comparative review of policy and practice, and the research proposal). At level 3, further opportunity is provided to engage in systematic analysis, robust critique and critical reflection.

Understand the principles of educational research and its application to address key questions in the field of education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students experience a range of pedagogical approaches (e.g. lectures, workshops, group-based and individual learning). Flexible, interactive, and innovative teaching methods bring learning to life for students and enable them to engage fully with the methods of assessment to demonstrate attainment against the intended learning outcomes. Throughout the programme skills in critical analysis and evaluation are modelled and scaffolded.

Methods of Assessment

Assessments require students to draw on knowledge and skills to address specific aims or tasks in line with the module and programme criteria. While this is required across all assessments, a number have been designed to create extended opportunities to develop and demonstrate subject specific skills (e.g. written critical reflections, comparative review of policy and practice, and the research proposal). At level 3, the unseen examinations offer a further opportunity to engage in systematic analysis, robust critique and critical reflection.

Communicate effectively in written and spoken forms, for different audiences and purposes, including specialist and generalist audiences.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Flexible and interactive teaching methods, individual and group-based project work, and engagement with professionals, allow students to develop a range of transferable skills: presentation and communication skills; the capacity for effective use of technologies; the ability to plan for and apply skills in critical analysis and interpretation; and skills in undertaking different roles and tasks for a range of purposes.

Methods of Assessment

Varied assessment modes and purposes enables students to demonstrate understanding, application and analysis of issues in context, as well as skills across this broad range. In addition to good communication skills demonstrated through oral and written assessments (e.g. presentation, long essay, policy briefing), students will demonstrate capacity for interpreting and presenting data for specific purposes and using a range of relevant technologies (e.g. SPSS output, reading response, research summary).

Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to complex issues, including the use of primary and secondary research skills.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Flexible and interactive teaching methods, individual and group-based project work, and engagement with professionals, allow students to develop a range of transferable skills: presentation and communication skills; the capacity for effective use of technologies; the ability to plan for and apply skills in critical analysis and interpretation; and skills in undertaking different roles and tasks for a range of purposes.

Methods of Assessment

Varied assessment modes and purposes enables students to demonstrate understanding, application and analysis of issues in context, as well as skills across this broad range. In addition to good communication skills demonstrated through oral and written assessments (e.g. presentation, long essay, policy briefing), students will demonstrate capacity for interpreting and presenting data for specific purposes and using a range of relevant technologies (e.g. SPSS output, reading response, research summary).

Interpret and present relevant qualitative and quantitative data, for a variety of purposes.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Flexible and interactive teaching methods, individual and group-based project work, and engagement with professionals, allow students to develop a range of transferable skills: presentation and communication skills; the capacity for effective use of technologies; the ability to plan for and apply skills in critical analysis and interpretation; and skills in undertaking different roles and tasks for a range of purposes.

Methods of Assessment

Varied assessment modes and purposes enables students to demonstrate understanding, application and analysis of issues in context, as well as skills across this broad range. In addition to good communication skills demonstrated through oral and written assessments (e.g. presentation, long essay, policy briefing), students will demonstrate capacity for interpreting and presenting data for specific purposes and using a range of relevant technologies (e.g. SPSS output, reading response, research summary).

Summarise and communicate complex ideas, arguments and evidence.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Flexible and interactive teaching methods, individual and group-based project work, and engagement with professionals, allow students to develop a range of transferable skills: presentation and communication skills; the capacity for effective use of technologies; the ability to plan for and apply skills in critical analysis and interpretation; and skills in undertaking different roles and tasks for a range of purposes.

Methods of Assessment

Varied assessment modes and purposes enables students to demonstrate understanding, application and analysis of issues in context, as well as skills across this broad range. In addition to good communication skills demonstrated through oral and written assessments (e.g. presentation, long essay, policy briefing), students will demonstrate capacity for interpreting and presenting data for specific purposes and using a range of relevant technologies (e.g. SPSS output, reading response, research summary).

Use technology effectively to support a range of activities, including the use of advanced ICT skills (e.g. computer aided data collection, storage and analysis).

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Flexible and interactive teaching methods, individual and group-based project work, and engagement with professionals, allow students to develop a range of transferable skills: presentation and communication skills; the capacity for effective use of technologies; the ability to plan for and apply skills in critical analysis and interpretation; and skills in undertaking different roles and tasks for a range of purposes.

Methods of Assessment

Varied assessment modes and purposes enables students to demonstrate understanding, application and analysis of issues in context, as well as skills across this broad range. In addition to good communication skills demonstrated through oral and written assessments (e.g. presentation, long essay, policy briefing), students will demonstrate capacity for interpreting and presenting data for specific purposes and using a range of relevant technologies (e.g. SPSS output, reading response, research summary).

Work effectively and productively with others as part of a team, taking different roles and undertaking a range of tasks.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Flexible and interactive teaching methods, individual and group-based project work, and engagement with professionals, allow students to develop a range of transferable skills: presentation and communication skills; the capacity for effective use of technologies; the ability to plan for and apply skills in critical analysis and interpretation; and skills in undertaking different roles and tasks for a range of purposes.

Methods of Assessment

Varied assessment modes and purposes enables students to demonstrate understanding, application and analysis of issues in context, as well as skills across this broad range. In addition to good communication skills demonstrated through oral and written assessments (e.g. presentation, long essay, policy briefing), students will demonstrate capacity for interpreting and presenting data for specific purposes and using a range of relevant technologies (e.g. SPSS output, reading response, research summary).

Plan, manage and reflect on their own learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Flexible and interactive teaching methods, individual and group-based project work, and engagement with professionals, allow students to develop a range of transferable skills: presentation and communication skills; the capacity for effective use of technologies; the ability to plan for and apply skills in critical analysis and interpretation; and skills in undertaking different roles and tasks for a range of purposes.

Methods of Assessment

Varied assessment modes and purposes enables students to demonstrate understanding, application and analysis of issues in context, as well as skills across this broad range. In addition to good communication skills demonstrated through oral and written assessments (e.g. presentation, long essay, policy briefing), students will demonstrate capacity for interpreting and presenting data for specific purposes and using a range of relevant technologies (e.g. SPSS output, reading response, research summary).

Respond positively and constructively to changing environments.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Flexible and interactive teaching methods, individual and group-based project work, and engagement with professionals, allow students to develop a range of transferable skills: presentation and communication skills; the capacity for effective use of technologies; the ability to plan for and apply skills in critical analysis and interpretation; and skills in undertaking different roles and tasks for a range of purposes.

Methods of Assessment

Varied assessment modes and purposes enables students to demonstrate understanding, application and analysis of issues in context, as well as skills across this broad range. In addition to good communication skills demonstrated through oral and written assessments (e.g. presentation, long essay, policy briefing), students will demonstrate capacity for interpreting and presenting data for specific purposes and using a range of relevant technologies (e.g. SPSS output, reading response, research summary).