MEd Educational Studies

• Research and Pedagogy 20 credits
  Develop an understanding of educational research methods and explore how research can be used to inform teaching, learning and professional practice.

Optional modules

You’ll choose five optional modules from a range of specialist areas.

• Global Perspectives in Education 20 credits
  Explore education from an international perspective and examine how different education systems respond to global challenges and diverse cultural contexts.
• Becoming Critical in Education 20 credits
  Develop critical thinking skills and learn how to evaluate educational theory, policy and practice using evidence-informed approaches.
• Research Design in Education 20 credits
  Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to design, plan and evaluate educational research.
• Education for Sustainability 20 credits
  Explore how education can support sustainable development and prepare learners to address environmental, social and economic challenges.
• Inclusive Leadership Practices 20 credits
  Learn how inclusive leadership can create positive learning environments and support collaboration, equity and professional practice.
• Philosophy of Education 20 credits
  Examine key philosophical ideas that have shaped education and consider how they continue to influence teaching and learning today.

Final project

You’ll complete one of the following 60-credit modules.

• Master’s Dissertation 60 credits
  Plan and undertake an independent research project on an educational topic that reflects your professional interests and demonstrates your ability to conduct independent research, analyse evidence and critically evaluate findings.
• Critical Discourse in Pedagogies and Practice 60 credits
  Using a chosen pedagogy, create a five-day unit plan complete with assessments, differentiation, lesson plans and a critical reflection of how the programme outcomes affected the design of the unit plan.