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Education Research – (M.A.)
Newcastle University
School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
| Application Deadline: | Applications are considered throughout the year | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,053 - ≈ € 12,311 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Newcastle University
The MA is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as the first year of training in research methods for students wishing to go on to study for a PhD under their 1+3 arrangements (Master’s degree plus PhD).
Contents
You take compulsory modules (100 credits), which combine social science research training, delivered as part of the Faculty Postgraduate Research Training Programme, and a module delivered by the Research Centre for Learning and Teaching.
Modules typically include: investigation learning; information skills; dissertation preparation; qualitative methodology in the arts, humanities and social sciences; introduction to quantitative methods; the nature of enquiry and explanation.
In addition you select a specialist optional module (20 credits) from a list that typically covers the broad themes of: educational management; thinking and learning; educational linguistics; special needs education; improving classroom performance; and counselling.
Finally, you complete a research project leading to a dissertation of 15–20,000 words (60 credits).
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Normally an upper-second-class Honours degree or above in a relevant subject such as education studies, psychology, social policy or sociology. Candidates with a lower-second-class Honours degree and relevant experience will also be considered. Some relevant work experience is desirable but not essential. Applicants whose first language is not English must have a minimum of IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent.
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 B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 577 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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