Course description
The MEd course is intended for
* those working in an educational role,
* who hold a first degree, or equivalent, and
* who seek to undertake further professional development through a Masters level award-bearing programme, grounded academically in the field of education.
MEd students enrol in 5 modules entitled 'Policy and Management', 'Frameworks for Understanding Learning', 'Research Methods', 'Research Proposal' and 'MEd Dissertation'. Classes meet on Saturday mornings for both full-time and part-time students and follow instructional programmes with VLE support. The course is not in distance learning mode. At the final stage of the Dissertation individual tutors are appointed.
The MEd programme is designed for staff from all sectors of teacher education and its related agencies. From a broad base, it enables the development of study in specific areas of interest in education in its widest sense. The course is offered on a part-time basis on approximately two Saturdays per month, with additional WebCT support. The minimum time for completion of the MEd without advanced standing is three years part-time. The course is not offered on a solely distance learning basis.
The MEd award is based on satisfactory completion of the following blocks of study each worth 60 SCQF points at Level 11.
* Block A: This compulsory block equates to one year of part-time study and comprises: Policy and Management (30 credit points), Frameworks for Understanding Learning (30 credit points).
* Block B: This block equates to one year of part-time study and comprises: Research Methods in Professional Education (30 credit points), Research Proposal (30 credit points).
* Block C: This block of advanced study culminates in submission of a dissertation for assessment, equivalent to 12-14,000 words.
