Key Facts
- Indicative Fee
Home/EU: £5450 Part-Time: £2725
International: £12300 Part-Time: £6150 - Financial support
- Course Tutor(s):Ralph Levinson
- Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time.
- Study Method: Full-time, Part-time
- Department: Dept of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
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Science Education MA
This masters degree will:
- increase your understanding of the academic theory of science education
- critically evaluate research and development in the field
- apply scientific ideas to the practice of science education
- give you insights into contemporary developments in science education.
Features
This masters degree offers the opportunity to:
- study a programme that constantly evolves to reflect changing ideas and practice
- challenge your ideas about science education
- develop your professional skills
- engage with others involved in science education
- explore controversial issues and new approaches to learning
- compare different contexts in which science education takes place, including international contexts
- develop relevant research knowledge and skills.
Who is this programme for?
Teachers of science in primary, secondary, further and higher education (including science teacher educators), science advisers, people involved in museum or field education, and others with a direct professional involvement or interest in science education.
Entry requirements
A good first degree and experience in teaching science or working in a science-related field of education. If you do not meet these requirements, 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.
Attendance
Mixed mode, including face-to-face sessions and online learning.