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The aims of the masters-level programme are to provide teachers and education- related professionals with the opportunity to:
- engage in informed debate about major issues in education and training;
- reflect in depth on the relationship between theory and practice in their professional context;
- develop further their competences within their specialist areas;
- keep abreast of research and developments in education; and
- design, conduct and critically appraise research
| Course Structures The AdvCertEd, DASE and MEd are part-time modular courses within the masters-level programme.
For students entering the programme from September 2006 onwards all successfully completed masters-level modules will attract 30 M-points.
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| Master of Education (MEd)
180 M-points
4 M-level modules, plus a 15-20,000 word dissertation.
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2 modules chosen from specialist option
1 research module
1 other module from the listed options
Dissertation
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| Diploma in Advanced Studies in Education (DASE)
120 M-points
4 M-level modules
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2 modules chosen from specialist option
2
other modules from the listed options
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Advanced Certificate in Education
(AdvCertEd)
60 M-points
2 M-level modules
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2
modules from the listed options
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DASE and MEd awards have named specialist options (listed below). Each has a specified set of core modules from which students study at least two:
- Curriculum Development and Primary Education
- Early Years Education
- Education Management and School Organisation
- English and Literacy in the Curriculum
- Special Education
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All modules are assessed by coursework. There are no formal written examinations.
Within the overall pathway a number of options will be provided at St. Mary's University College and a number at Stranmillis University College. The options listed opposite ar offered at St. Mary's University College. |
For further details of the regulations and modules see the booklet:
Part-time
Masters Level Courses for Teachers Booklet
(PDF Format)
For an application form click on the link below:
Application Form
(PDF Format)
For details of how to apply for the M-Level Course see the Admissions
section of the site.
M-Level Co-ordinator: Donna Murray
Contact: Email
here
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