Course description
The MSc Technology for Teaching and Learning, which has been running successfully for a number of years, is aimed at those who work or intend to work in an educational or training setting. Students are taught about the effective use, design, development and management of e-learning applications.
The course covers the theoretical and technical skills needed to develop computer-based learning materials and courses, together with the relevant
management and research skills. If you are a practising or an aspiring teacher/trainer who wants to learn about how modern computing technology can be used for the benefit of teaching and learning, then this is the course for you.
Course Content
The MSc is made up of six taught modules plus an individual project:
* E-learning – covers the theory and practice of educational software development.
* Multimedia and the Web – the principles of multimedia and web development and their critical application to website creation and usage.
* Principles of Computing – the fundamental principles and practices associated with ICT technology, computer programming and systems modelling.
* Information Architecture and Hypermedia Systems – a theoretical and practical understanding of issues in developing and evaluating hypermedia applications and aspects of current research.
* Project Management and Research Methodology – enables students to use project management techniques and tools, and exposes them to various research methods.
* Independent Study – the opportunity to acquire a depth of understanding in a selected area of e-learning.
* Project – the design, implementation and evaluation of a multimedia system/application.
How To Study
Full-time
In this mode the course lasts 12 months. The taught modules are delivered during term-time and there are 12 class contact hours per week. The
summer (June to September) is spent working on your project.
Part-time
In this mode the course usually lasts 36 months. Three modules are taught during term-time in Years One and Two. Usually there are six class contact
hours per week. Year Three is dedicated to project work.
Career prospects
Possible careers include e-learning and web development, particularly for training and educational applications.
