International Studies in Education, M.A.

University of Birmingham, School of Education

Disciplines:

Education

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Quick facts

Country:	United Kingdom	Duration:	12 Months
City:	Birmingham	Start Date:	Unknown
Educational Form:	Taught	Languages:	English
Education Variants:	Part Time Full Time
Annual Tuition Fee:	€ 5270 - Details € 11857 (non-EEA)

Programme Description

This programme is for people who are interested in taking an international and comparative perspective on educational issues. This includes teachers, headteachers/principals, education administrators, and those working with non-governmental organisations and international agencies that play a role in education. It also includes those who would like to develop a career in these directions.

This programme will enable you to:

* Have a critical understanding of key debates surrounding education as an international issue
* Make analytical comparisons between educational issues in different contexts, including your own

Global social justice is a theme of all strands of this programme.

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In order to gain a qualification in International Studies in Education, students take the compulsory module Education as an International Issue.

Additionally, they must choose a minimum of two modules from the following:

* School Observation, Evaluation and Supervision
* Personal and Professional Skills for Education Managers
* Curriculum Design in Global Contexts
* Human Rights, Citizenship and the Environment
* Leadership for School Improvement

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.

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