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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 noteThis 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
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.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- Flexible study schedule
- Experienced teachers
- Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
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.