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Primary Education (Policy and Practice) – (M.A.)
Institute of Education University of London
Dept of Early Years and Primary Education
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Institute of Education University of London
This masters degree will:
* meet the rapidly changing needs of professionals engaged in the challenges of educating young children
* critically examine the basis for current practice in primary schools
* provide insight into global and international perspectives on primary education
* stimulate and enhance your thinking and enable you to develop your own perspectives on primary education
* develop your research skills through evaluating research and undertaking your own research study.
Features
This masters degree provides the opportunity to:
* engage with historical and contemporary debates and policy initiatives in primary education in the UK and internationally
* explore the dynamic relationship between educational research, policy and practice
* reflect upon and develop your professional practice, and undertake a leading role in primary education.
Contents
Core topics
* The perspectives and contexts of primary education
* Contemporary issues and debates in primary education
* Research methods in education
Related topics
* Early childhood education
* Literacy practice in writing and comprehension
* Children's rights in practice
Length of programme
One year full-time or two years part-time
Attendance
Face-to-face evening and Saturday sessions.
How are you assessed?
By coursework assignments and a 20,000 word dissertation or 10,000 word report.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Entry requirements
A good first degree and, ideally, direct professional involvement with pre-school or primary education either in the UK or abroad.
English language proficiencyIf your first language is not English, the Institute will need proof of your proficiency in English. We will accept the following evidence:
* IELTS - minimum overall score 7.0 (with score of no lower than 6.0 for writing and 6.5 for reading)
* TOEFL - 650 in paper based test; 280 in computerised test; 114 in internet based test
* Cambridge Certificate in the Proficiency of English - Grade A or B
If you have achieved a score of at least 5.5 in reading and writing modules of IELTS or 500 in TOEFL but are unable or do not wish to resit an English language test, your may enrol for our presessional course in English for Academic Purposes. Please see for more information.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 650 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 280 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 114 |
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