Education (Science) MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

33,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

If you are a science teacher or educator looking to further your career, or want to become a science educator and engage with the theoretical aspects of science education before your career begins, this may be the ideal degree for you. Participants will study with an international group and with academic staff who are leaders in their research fields.

By studying this programme you will:

- improve your understanding of the academic theory of education and science education

- critically evaluate research and development in the field,

- apply scientific ideas to the practice of science education in formal and/or informal contexts

- provide insights into the contemporary developments in science education

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits

The programme consists of:

3 compulsory modules (30 credits x 3), 1 optional module (30 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits). 

OR

3 compulsory modules (30 credits x 3), 2 optional modules (30 credits x 2) and a report (30 credits). 

Applicants who have completed their PGCE within the last 5 years may be able to transfer over 60 credits.

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in Education (Science).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

If you are a science teacher or educator looking to further your career, or want to become a science educator and engage with the theoretical aspects of science education before your career begins, this may be the ideal degree for you. Participants will study with an international group and with academic staff who are leaders in their research fields.

By studying this programme you will:

- improve your understanding of the academic theory of education and science education

- critically evaluate research and development in the field,

- apply scientific ideas to the practice of science education in formal and/or informal contexts

- provide insights into the contemporary developments in science education

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits

The programme consists of:

3 compulsory modules (30 credits x 3), 1 optional module (30 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits). 

OR

3 compulsory modules (30 credits x 3), 2 optional modules (30 credits x 2) and a report (30 credits). 

Applicants who have completed their PGCE within the last 5 years may be able to transfer over 60 credits.

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in Education (Science).

Admission Requirements

185+
2.7+
7+
69+
100+
The minimum entry requirement is a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. However, those who do not meet the minimum requirements should contact the Programme Leader. Work experience will be taken into account.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
13,500 GBP
International
33,000 GBP

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