The Master’s course is suitable for:
- Experienced lecturers working in the FE Sector
- Experienced educators working in the wider post 16 education and training sector
The course offers two strands – taught route and professional enquiry route. Both routes have been designed with the aim of providing a challenging but rewarding qualification that reflects the contemporary developments which are taking place in Scotland’s post-16 education sector.
Course objectives
Each module within the course has its own set of specific objectives. However, overall the course sets itself objectives which will enable participants to:
- Reflect, analyse and evaluate policies and practices within the sector
- Develop their own knowledge and skills for future continuous advancement
Entrance requirements
You will normally have a relevant degree from a Higher Education institution in the United Kingdom, or a degree of equivalent standard from an institution outside the United Kingdom. Credit may be given for appropriate postgraduate qualifications. If you wish to discuss further, please contact the Course Director.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your proficiency such as a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum 6 in each skill), or TOEFL: Listening 23, Reading 23, Speaking 23, Writing 23.
Funding
information on possible sources of funding
Modes of study
Part-time
Course start date
September and February
Structure and content
Length of study will normally be three years, but those who are awarded postgraduate entry credit will differ. For further information please contact the Course Director.
Delivery and assessment
The course is taught using a combination of lectures, seminars and online. Materials are made available via the internet.
The attendance requirement for most modules is two days per module, with all course materials available online in advance.
Recommended reading
This will be provided on enrolment for the course.
Example timetable
The timetable below is a typical example, but your own timetable may be different.
These modules are taught over two, three or four full days will tutorial support as appropriate and some self-study and online learning is involved.
Module titles
You will complete a selection of modules from the following list below:
- Strategic Multi-Professional Learning and Working (EDUP43)
- Managing Inclusion and Diversity (EDUP47)
- Leading and Developing People and Organisations (EDUP48)
- Teaching and Supporting International and ESOL Students (EDUP49)
- Strategic Planning and Finance (EDUP50)
- Policy, provision and change in lifelong learning (EDUP51)
- Professional Enquiry (EDUP52)
- Collaborative Professional Enquiry Part 1 (EDUP53)
- Collaborative Professional Enquiry Part 2 (EDUP54)
