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M.A. Social Pedagogy: Working with Children and Families
Institute of Education, University of London
| Application deadline: | EEA Sep 14 |
| Start date: | October 2013 |
| Credits: | 90 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Part-time, Full-time |
Description
This masters degree (to be confirmed for 2012/13) will:
* introduce you to the field of social pedagogy, its concepts and principles, and current theories about social pedagogic ways of working with children
* critically explore the life circumstances of children, including those in public care, and the implications for professional practice with children
* investigate new ways of understanding communication and interpersonal relationships.
Features
This masters degree provides the opportunity to:
* study a programme that is unique in the UK
* develop your critical analytical skills to improve your professional practice
* critique existing research and undertake your own research in related areas
* enhance your understanding of sociological and social pedagogic theories and concepts of childhood and children's services, including an emphasis on children's participation and rights
* gain knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of people concerned with the care, education, health, welfare, advocacy or control of children and young people
* take part in a student exchange that will look at Danish approaches to social pedagogy.
Interested in finding out more? Why not come along to our open evening, Tuesday 11 September, 5pm-7pm in central London? For further information and to book your place, please visit ioe.ac.uk/open
Contents
Core topics
* Theories, concepts and principles of social pedagogy
* Communication, learning and social pedagogic relationships
* Researching childhood
Related topics
* Children's rights
* Cognitive learning and development
* Literacy development
* Management and contemporary issues in early years
* Multicultural and multilingual London
* Atypical development
Length of programme
One year full-time; part-time options are available.
Attendance
Face-to-face daytime and evening sessions and some full-day blocks
How are you assessed?
By coursework assignments and a 20,000-word dissertation or 10,000-word report.
Requirements
A good first degree in social science, education or cultural studies, humanities or a related field, plus professional experience of working with and for children and families, especially those living in disadvantaged circumstances.
Proficiency in English requirements
For all masters programmes, if your first language is not English, the Institute will need proof of your proficiency in English (IELTS 7.0 - 6.0 writing, 6.5 reading; TOEFL 650 - paper, 280 - computer, 114 - internet; or Cambridge Certificate in the Proficiency of English Grade A or B).
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 7 |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 650 |
| TOEFL computer-based test score: | 280 |
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 114 |
Funding
Please see ioe.ac.uk for up-to-date fees and funding information
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