Masters and PG Diplomas in Education

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Why study Masters and PG Diplomas in Education

The aim of the Masters and PG Diplomas in Education is to develop talented, well-rounded, professionals who possess the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to assume roles of responsibility in the field of Education.

The Master of Education programme is offered in seven specialisations:

1. Management Leadership and Policy (MLP): This specialisation provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of educational management, policy and leadership theories and practices within local and international contexts.

2. Special and Inclusive Education (SIE): This specialisation provides an understanding of the needs and requirements of a child with special needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in the education system.

3. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): This specialisation provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of theories and practices of language teaching and learning.

4. Information and Communication Technology (ICT): This specialisation develops students with innovative ICT knowledge and skills to deal with issues, applications, resources and strategies of ICT inclusion in the classroom and the education system.

5. Science Education (SE): This specialisation provides students with research in science education and enables students to develop deeper understanding of discourse, trends, and issues of science education research, and its pedagogical, policy, and career development.

6. Education in Psychology (Ed.Psych): This specialisation offers in-depth knowledge of a range of theoretical, empirical and methodological perspectives central to the understanding of human behaviour, and the implications of these for educational practice.

7. Learning and Teaching (LT): This specialisation provides students with in-depth knowledge of theories, concepts and innovative practices in learning and teaching across a wide range of contexts. In particular, it prepares candidates for teacher licensing.

Career prospects

The Masters and PG Diplomas in Education in general will prepare students for career prospects and advancement in the education sector. Each of the seven specialisations offers specialised skills that enable students to secure positions in specific fields within education.