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Cultural Learning – (M.A.)
University of Birmingham
School of Education
| Application Deadline: | None, but early application advised | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 2,656 - ≈ € 7,044 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
Cultural learning is a concept of learning that recognises how knowledge is acquired outside schools and colleges through 'cultural spaces' and across diverse informal settings including volunteering projects, community centres, libraries and museums.
Cultural learning has become central to the work of educators and those working in the cultural industries. This programme is aimed at professionals working in schools, libraries, museums, heritage organisations, local authorities, community projects and the third sector.
Careers
The programme will help professionals working in schools, libraries, museums, heritage organisations, local authorities, community projects and the third sector, giving them insight into critical thinking and the concept of cultural learning and its wider implications for society.
Key facts Type of Course: Taught, continuing professional development
Duration: MA: six modules and dissertation normally within two years part-time; PG Diploma: six modules within two years part-time; PG Certificate: three modules within one year part-time
Start date: September 2011
Contents
This programme offers three compulsory first year modules: Connecting Histories: an Introduction to Cultural Learning; Working Across Languages, Cultures and Disabilities; and Race, Equality and Diversity. In the second year there is one more compulsory module, Research Training, and two other optional modules: The Science of Childhood; and Education, Work and Identity. Students can alternatively replace modules 5 and/or 6 with other modules drawn from a menu offered by other Colleges in the University which address Cultural Learning from different perspectives.
Learning and teaching
Modules are taught one per term, generally on weekday evenings over ten three-hour sessions, and are assessed in a variety of ways. Students will be offered a range of tailored research methods in the compulsory Year 2 module Research Training. This module supports the development of an in-depth investigation of a dissertation topic, which is expected for students taking the programme as a full MA.
Skills gained
You will learn:
* The importance of the ways in which community knowledge can be retained, accessed and given wider voice
* To foster critical thinking around race, ethnicity and culture in educational contexts
* To work collaboratively across multi-professional groups to counter social and educational exclusion
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A good first degree and interview.
English language requirements
* IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band;
* TOEFL IBT 93 with no less than 20 in any band
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
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