Education Management

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Education Management is for professionals who teach, lecture or organise educational provision at any level. Students can choose from over 25 modules. The programme combines problem solving and critical perspectives, and makes extensive use of exploration of practical education management problems. You can learn from staff with international reputations.

KEY BENEFITS
* Combines problem solving and critical perspectives.
* Makes extensive use of exploration of practical education management problems.
* Teaching from staff with international reputations in the field.
* Located in the heart of London.

PURPOSE
For all those who teach, lecture or organise educational provision at any level. The programme enables professionals concerned with education to reflect on their practice and to inform such reflection by extending their knowledge. Students will be made aware of significant current developments in contemporary pedagogical policy and practice.

DESCRIPTION
This programme forms part of our department's successful modular MA programme which has been running for over a decade. An interdisciplinary programme, it draws on various disciplines to provide a critical perspective on contemporary education management. However, the programme also has a strong problem solving perspective, which situates education management in schools, colleges and universities within the current political, social and educational context, seeking to develop evaluation and decision making skills within practical educational situations.

The exploration of scenarios which embody management problems are an important aspect of the learning process. It also provides a critical guide to education management literature and gives students the skills to engage with it in a critical and analytical way.

It draws on policy, sociology, political science, economics, history and contemporary policy making which acknowledges the 'problem-solving' appeal of educational management but also aims to critically examine its claims and premises. It offers the opportunity to reflect on current management practice in schools, colleges and universities and contextualises current education management issues in relation to historical economic and political factors.

STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content

* 20,000 words dissertation.

Indicative non-core content

Compulsory Module

* Recent Developments in Education Management.

Students are encouraged to take:

* School Effectiveness & Improvement
* Teacher Development.

Over 20 modules available to chose from including

* Assessment in Professional Practice & Society
* Psychology & Learning
* Education, Policy & the City
* Social Context of Schooling
* Language Practices in Multiethnic & Multilingual Classrooms
* Notions of English
* Recent Developments in MFL Education
* Recent Developments in Science Education
* Recent Developments in ICT Education
* International Comparative Education

FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
In order to gain the MA Education Management, students must complete and pass four modules (30 credits each) and a dissertation (60 credits). There are no examinations; all modules are assessed by written work. Most of the modules run in the evenings, from 17.30 to 19.30.

MODULES
More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.

* Recent Developments In Education Management - Required
* Advanced Curriculum Studies In Mathematics Education - Optional
* Assessment Design, Interpretation And Evaluation - Optional
* Assessment In Professional Practice And Society - Optional
* Computer Science Education - Optional
* Critical Religious Education - Optional
* Design And Evaluation Of Educational Software - - Optional
* Digital Literacy - Optional
* E-learning: Theory And Practice - Optional
* Education, Policy And The City - Optional
* English, The Arts And Language - Optional
* Foundations Of Teaching & Learning Science - Optional
* International Comparative Education - Optional
* Issues In Teaching & Learning Modern Foreign Languages - Optional
* Language And Power - Optional
* Language Contact, Bilingualism and Black Englishes - Optional
* Language Practices In Multiethnic And Multilingual Classrooms - Optional
* Notions Of English - Optional
* Psychology And Learning - Optional
* Recent Developments In ICT And Education - Optional
* Recent Developments In Mathematics Education - Optional
* Recent Developments In Modern Foreign Languages Education - Optional
* Recent Developments In Science Education - Optional
* Religious Education: Context, Curriculum And Methodology - Optional
* School Effectiveness And Improvement - Optional
* Social Context Of Schooling - Optional
* Social Justice And Education Policy - Optional
* Teacher Development - Optional

Minimum 2:2 first degree (or equivalent), plus the PGCE or an equivalent initial teacher qualification. Although teaching experience is highly recommended (especially when related to the subject focus of the MA you are applying for), applicants with an appropriate academic qualifications are invited to apply. English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A)

Contact the department for details.