Learning Outcomes

Common Programme Learning Outcomes

— Demonstrate advanced knowledge and comprehension of theories and concepts in the discipline of education.

— Critically examine and explore significant issues in educational theory, policy, and practice relevant to your specific field of study and professional practice by applying appropriate research methodologies.

— Demonstrate innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability and lifelong learning abilities through the application of initiatives to formulate constructive solutions for current issues.

— Apply the conceptual and theoretical knowledge to engage in the enhancement of the cultural, intellectual, technological and social capital which stems from interacting with a wide range of learners.

— Critically evaluate complex issues so as to develop and support conclusions which can be effectively and ethically communicated to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

The programme-specific additional learning outcomes are:

Teaching and Learning (T&L)

— Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning from an international and interdisciplinary perspective, reflecting critically on their application to contemporary educational issues.

— Implement the teaching, learning and development/research in the relevant specialised area in fast changing educational contexts through the integration and use of relevant theories, approaches and practices.

— Critically evaluate complex issues related to teaching and learning to develop and support conclusions and to effectively communicate the outcomes to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Management Leadership and Policy (MLP)

— Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of education management, leadership and policy from an international and interdisciplinary perspective, critically reflecting on their application to contemporary and ethical educational issues.

— Implement organizational development, theory, process, structure, and systemswithin diverse educational contexts through the integration and use of relevant theories, approaches and practices.

— Critically evaluate complex issues related to management leadership and policy to develop and support conclusions and to effectively communicate the outcomes to specialist and non-specialist audiences.