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MA Technology, Education and Learning (distance learning) is a two-year part-time online programme for people currently using digital technologies in educational settings, such as teachers, trainers, user support staff, educational software developers, librarians and managerial staff.

The programme also has a one-year, full-time Leeds-based option.

MA Technology, Education and Learning analyses the relationship between digital technologies and education, and examines how technology can support learning across a range of educational settings.
The programme analyses the theoretical, professional and practical applications of digital technologies, and critically evaluates research and development in technology enhanced learning, enabling you to relate the design and evaluation of materials to a range of learning approaches and practices.

As this programme is taught online, you will gain practical experience of digital learning while you study. While many of our students study by distance, all students work together in a virtual learning environment (VLE), so you will meet many different people, even if you are working from home.

Important note

This programme is not an ICT skills training or programming course; we expect our students to have basic ICT competence before starting the programme.

Year 1

Compulsory modules

Learning with Digital Technologies examines the relationships between learning theories and digital technologies, and explores subjects such as microworlds and constructivism, collaborative learning, tutoring systems, modelling and roleplay through the use of appropriate software applications.

Optional modules

You take one or two of the following modules.

• Design and Evaluation of Digital Learning Environments (alternative version available with examination - see below)
• e-Learning: Principles and Practices
• Technology Enhanced Language Learning (alternative version available with examination - see below)
• On-screen, Off-screen: Children's Creativity and Cultures

Year 2

Compulsory modules

Critical Study in Education allows you to design and undertake a small-scale research project related to your own interests in the field of education.
Issues in ICT and Education provides a critical examination of practice, research and development in the area of ICT in Education, and investigates the impact of computer based technologies on education.

Optional Modules

You take one of the following modules.

• Design and Evaluation of Digital Learning Environments (alternative version available with examination - see below)
• e-Learning: Principles and Practices
• Technology Enhanced Language Learning (alternative version available with examination - see below)
• On-screen, Off-screen: Children's Creativity and Cultures

You may replace one of the optional modules (in either year 1 or 2) with 30 credits from a selection of other offered by the School of Education. Please note that not all modules are available in distance mode.

If you live in a country where distance qualifications are recognised only if formal examinations are included (for example, Cyprus or Greece) then you may take one or two modules with an examination instead of coursework assessment. Students in Cyprus should note that if you pass both of these examination modules then your MA will be recognised by KYSATS. The examinations must be taken at a local British Council Office and you will need to pay an additional fee (about £100 per module) to the British Council.

Two years relevant postgraduate professional experience. We consider alternative qualifications and professional experience in exceptional circumstances.Basic ICT skills (internet, e-mail, word processing) and the ability to use computers routinely in your academic work.Ability to demonstrate independent facility in the use of ICT with appropriate technical support.If you are not a native speaker of English, then you will need to meet the following English Language requirements. Please note that our TESOL programmes have different requirements.In exceptional cases, we may consider an application from a student that may not quite meet these requirements. Such students would be required to study an English course at the Leeds University Language Centre to improve their proficiency. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Study scholarships for UK or EU taught postgraduate students 2014/15

Full-time MA programmes

There is one full fee study scholarship available to UK or EU students commencing a full-time MA programme in the School of Education in 2014/15.

NEW Deaf Education (Teacher of the Deaf) Study Bursaries

From September 2014, new bursaries are available for UK Deaf Education schools/services funding more than one student per school/service in a single year to the part-time MA Deaf Education (TOD) programme.

For schools/services funding 2 students to start the programme in September 2014, a 5% bursary towards the part-time Deaf Education programme tuition fee per student per year will be applied.

For schools/services sending more than 2 students to start the programme in September 2014, a 10% bursary towards the part-time Deaf Education programme tuition fee per student per year will be applied.

Study scholarships for international taught postgraduate students 2014/15

All MA Programmes

There is one study scholarship available to international students commencing any full-time MA programme in the School of Education in 2014/15.

The scholarship is worth the full value (100%) of the 2014/15 full-time annual tuition fee for international students

University scholarships

The University of Leeds also offers other general scholarships and awards for postgraduate research students. Visit Scholarships at Leeds for more information.

· Post Graduate Financial Support Package

· Alumni Postgraduate Bursary 2014

Accreditation

The School of Education at the University of Leeds is recognised as one of the very best in the UK for its research and teaching excellence. In terms of world leading research, we are ranked in the top 5 in the UK in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.

In teaching, our high quality courses are informed by cutting-edge research and are relevant to professional contexts in the UK and beyond. We collaborate with research and teaching partners across the world.

You can choose from over 30 specialist teaching programmes across all levels and subject areas. We are proud of the support we provide to help you study successfully within our academic community and get the most from student life.

Please take a look around our website and discover the range and quality of the research we do and the courses we can offer you.