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History of Education MA

This masters degree will:

  • help you acquire knowledge and understanding of developments in education by means of a historical perspective
  • develop your skills in historical methodology through reflection on oral, written and visual sources and interpretations
  • develop the skills you need to critically review arguments and analyse the experience of education from the 18th century to the present day
  • support you in undertaking a research study on an aspect of history of education in an international perspective.

Features

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

  • study a programme that is unique in the UK
  • reflect on your personal educational experience and set it within a historical framework
  • study history of education beyond the classroom, through urban walks and collaboration with local museums and archives
  • become part of a vibrant research community with a regular programme of seminars and workshops convened by the programme leader.

Who is this programme for?

People with a strong interest in social history, including teachers working in primary, secondary and further education and local authorities; school governors; policy-makers; politicians, and people working in the field of history and education, such as archaeologists, museum curators and archivists.

Entry requirements

A good first degree. If you do not meet this requirement, you may be able to qualify through special procedures.

How are you assessed?

By coursework assignments of up to 5,000 words and a 20,000-word dissertation or 10,000-word report.

Attendance

Mixed mode, including face-to-face Saturday or weekday evening sessions and interactive online learning.

 

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