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M.Sc. Adult & Continuing Education
University of Glasgow
| Application deadline: | Apply as soon as possible |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Part-time, Full-time |
Description
* If you want to gain a research-based qualification in community education, adult education, human resource development or training, this programme is designed for you.
* You will benefit from our close links to local organisations such as the Workers' Educational Association, as well as other community, further education and higher education institutions.
* You will develop practices in critical reflection and judgement that you can apply in relation to your own approaches to adult education.
* Theres a focus on collaborative learning, drawing on your own experiences and those of your academic colleagues.
Core courses
* Modern educational thought
* International issues in adult and continuing education
* The psychology of adult learning
* Introduction to educational and social research
* Advanced educational research.
You will also study one option from a choice that will vary from year to year, but normally includes
* Popular education in Latin America
* Curriculum development in adult education
* New technology and lifelong learning.
You will also undertake training in research methods and complete a research project. For the research project you will choose a specific aspect of education for adults and write a dissertation with the support of a supervisor.
Contents
* Modern educational thought
* International issues in adult and continuing education
* The psychology of adult learning
* Introduction to educational and social research
* Advanced educational research.
You will also study one option from a choice that will vary from year to year, but normally includes
* Popular education in Latin America
* Curriculum development in adult education
* New technology and lifelong learning.
You will also undertake training in research methods and complete a research project. For the research project you will choose a specific aspect of education for adults and write a dissertation with the support of a supervisor.
Requirements
2.1 Honours degree or the equivalent.
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level
English Language Requirements
| CAE score: | 75(Grade B) |
Funding
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