History of Education

The History of Education MA critically analyses the experience of education and learning from the 18th century to the present day. You will engage with oral, written and visual sources in an exciting intellectual atmosphere. The knowledge, skills and understanding you gain will provide a solid foundation for career development.

Key debates in the history of education, the analysis of arguments, concepts and historical sources. The dissertation enables detailed research on a topic in the history of education within an international perspective. Focusing on wider themes, collaborating with museums and archives and connecting to policy and practice, is encouraged. A wide range of optional modules is available.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of two core modules (60 credits), two optional modules (60 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).

Core modules

• Debates in the History of Education
• What is Education?

Optional modules

• Optional modules are chosen from a wide range in education and history to suit individual needs.

Dissertation/report

All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation with integrated research methods which comprises a 2,000-word proposal and a 17,000-word dissertation.

Teaching and learning

Teaching and learning methods include lectures, seminars, discussions, visits, walking tours and collaborative work. Assessment takes place through 5,000-word essays and a dissertation.

A minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard from a recognised higher education institution.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

Value:

Full fees, flights, stipend, and other allowances (1 year)

Eligibility:

Overseas students

Criteria:

Based on both academic merit and financial need