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This one-year, full-time course consists of three papers and a dissertation. The three papers are on Historical, Theoretical and Technological Foundations of E-Learning; Practical Applications of E-Learning; and Strategies for Education Research. The first two of these papers are assessed by long essays and the third by examination. After Easter students continue to work on their research-based dissertation which is submitted in September.

This MSc programme focuses on practical knowledge, collaborative exploration and research-based analysis of key issues in the field of e-Learning.

The central aim of the course is to develop future professionals who will help advance Technology Enhanced Learning in a wide range of contexts across the lifecourse and globally.

* the main themes of the e-Learning MSc programme are: * theoretical and practical foundations of e-learning
* contexts of e-learning
* current & emergent learning technologies
* researching e-learning
* technology enhanced informal learning
* the e-society, globalisation & the digital divide
* e-learning implementation and innovation


* the course is delivered through seminars, collaborative workshops, lectures and individual tutorials: approximately 200 hours contact time during the year
* generic and e-learning research skills are developed by an extensive Foundations of Educational Research programme
* opportunities are provided throughout the course for practical investigation and experience in a range of e-learning settings
* the course is assessed through coursework and a final dissertation reporting an extended research study within the field.