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Educational Research
University of Stirling
School of Education
| Application Deadline: | 31 August (Applications may be considered after this date) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,000 - ≈ € 10,900 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Stirling / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Stirling
Programme Objectives
A new suite of MRes programmes has been developed concurrently by six subject areas for the 2010-2011 session: Applied Social Science, Education, Film, Media and Journalism, Management, Nursing, Midwifery and Health and Sports Studies. These programmes have a shared core of four modules in generic research skills, plus specialist disciplinary modules and a range of options.
They aim to combine high quality with flexibility and choice for students. Employability is another important focus, with the opportunity for a research placement offered to all MRes students
The MRes is designed to equip you for a career in educational research or as preparation for doctoral study (as a 1 + 3 route to PhD). You will develop a range of research skills, and will engage closely with current research projects in Education.
The programme will offer you:
* A structured taught programme in educational research.
* Excellent preparation for doctoral studies by research.
* First-hand experience of current research projects in the School of Education.
* The award of a Master’s degree.
* A programme recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
The School of Education is committed to developing capable educational researchers as well as enabling you to improve your career prospects. We aim to:
* Recruit people with a good degree in social sciences.
* Enable you to undertake collaborative tasks and assignments.
* Enable you to successfully undertake a viable research project, relevant to existing interests in Education, and to fulfil your aims and aspirations for your future doctoral studies or work.
Contents
Structure and content The programme is designed to meet the ESRC’s requirements for broad knowledge, practical skills and both generic and specific competencies in educational research.
It comprises of taught modules and a dissertation. The taught modules are delivered by a number of subject areas, including Education. They include a short research placement in an educational setting. Further details of the modules and their content are available on our website:
DissertationStudents will be required to conduct a small piece of educational research and write this up as a 15,000-word dissertation to be completed during May to September (May to December for part-time students).
Timetable Contact the School for information on your timetable and reading lists.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Entrance requirements
You will normally have a good degree from a Higher Education institution in the UK, or a degree of equivalent standard from an institution outside the UK. Exceptionally, a candidate with learning gained through relevant professional experience may be considered for admission. Candidates are expected to have good numeracy skills and a willingness to engage effectively with statistical analysis.
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.
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
Accreditation
The School of Education at Stirling was rated number 1 in Scotland in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).
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