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About the course
The Education Pathway is a specialism on the Cross-Cultural Communication MA. It is especially designed for students who wish to combine the study of cross-cultural communication with developing their knowledge of a variety of aspects of education, particularly from an international perspective.
This specialist pathway is delivered by academic staff in education from the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences. It is suitable for students concerned with educational leadership and management in all sectors of education.
Distinctive features of the pathway are its international dimension, aimed at fostering a greater understanding of the comparative context of educational organisations and a strong focus on the latest thinking and research on educational effectiveness and leadership.
Education professionals in all parts of the world need to develop skills and understanding in leadership alongside their knowledge of learning and teaching. At the start of your career you will benefit from understanding, for example, the management of change in order to meet the demands of new developments in your country's education system.
Through studying with students from other countries, and through the international examples discussed, you will understand the wider leadership context of a variety of educational systems.
Delivery
Modules are delivered through a range of means, including:-Lectures
-Seminars
-Workshops
-Group projects
Each module tends to last one semester. Some optional modules are taught in short, intensive blocks and/or on occasional weekends.
The course consists of three main parts, each comprising 60 credits.
Placements
You are encouraged to apply your research interests to real world case studies, particularly of international organisations or workplaces with which you have a connection.For example, your empirical project submitted in research file three can be in connection with voluntary work (for a charity or NGO) or an internship, arranged over the summer towards the end of the course..
As a part time student you can conduct a research project of relevance to your employer and/or industry.
Entry Requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in the following disciplines:
Anthropology
Communication
Education
Ethnography
Intercultural Communication
International Relations
Linguistics
Philosophy
Psychology
Politics
Social Anthropology
Social Psychology
Sociology
TESOL
Modern Foreign Languages
If you are a graduate in any of the following disciplines, we may also consider your application: Area Studies, English, Geography, History, Law and Translation
Work experience in an international organisation or cross-cultural context is desirable, but not essential.
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant teaching or professional experience.
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