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Educational Studies – (M.A.)
University of York
Department of Educational Studies
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,560 - ≈ € 15,305 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | York / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of York
The Department of Educational Studies offers a one-year full-time (12 month) MA programme in Educational Studies. It is also possible to undertake the course on a part-time basis .
Programme aims
The main focus of the course is its emphasis on educational research and the grounding it provides students for conducting their own small-scale research projects in a wide range of educational settings.
Such studies can focus on current developments in education and issues of immediate concern to students themselves. As such, as well as providing a coherent and satisfying educational experience in its own right, the MAES can serve as an excellent introduction to work at PhD level.
Applications are welcomed from both home and international students.
Contents
Term 1
* Research methods in education (20 credits)
* Theories of learning and development (20 credits)
One option module (20 credits)
One option module from a list of about 10 modules. These are likely to include:
* Approaches to English teaching
* Citizenship education
* Discourse Analysis
* Education and social justice
* Evaluating ESOL classroom practice
* Identity and foreign language teaching
* International perspectives on language education
* Psychology of language and language learning
* Science, education and society
* Teaching and learning in schools
* Teaching World English
* Theories of learning and development
Term 2
Two option modules (both assessed 20 credits each) from a list of about 10. These are likely to include:
* Bilingualism
* Computer assisted language learning and e-learning
* Contemporary issues in teaching
* Cross-cultural perspectives on language and discourse
* English for academic and higher education purposes
* International issues of (in)equity
* Language and culture
* Language curriculum design and evaluation
* Pragmatics: language, meaning and communication
* Researching in an educational context
* Second language literacy
* Teaching and assessing speaking skills
* Teaching and learning citizenship and global education
* Topics in second language research
* Inequalities in educational opportunity and attainment: international perspectives
Term 3
* Planning and Communicating Research (20 credits) The classes are spread over Terms 2 and 3.
Students also undertake their own research projects under the guidance of a supervisor, leading to the writing of a dissertation (60 credits) based on a research study to be submitted by early September. This is a major piece of work which involves developing research questions, deciding an appropriate methodology and conducting a piece of sustained original research. Examples of dissertations recently completed by students includes: * Teaching English Language for Cultural Understanding
* Identity and Language Learning
* Reforming Mathematics Education
* Practical Work in School Science Teaching
* Education Reform in Rural China
In addition to the scheduled programme sessions, there will be regular opportunities for students to share and exchange research concerns and to hear members of staff and visiting speakers talk on research matters.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
English language proficiency to IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 580 or Computer-based TOEFL 237 will be a prerequisite for entry to the programme for second language learners. You will need a good degree (UK 2.1 or above, USA grade point average 3 or above, China average degree score 80 or above) or equivalent. Experience of language teaching is a bonus, but is not necessary for entry to the programme.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
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