Teaching and assessment

This course is taught online through various methods including:

• online study materials
• telephone or video conference tutorials - both individual and in groups
• webinars and online lectures
• email communications

Recognition of prior learning may be available for up to 50% of the course, subject to approval, allowing you advanced entry.

The course can take around two to three years to complete, depending on your own circumstances. Most students study one module at a time, however there is a fast-track option to study two modules together.

Each 30 credit module will take an average of 15 hours per week of study time to complete. For those on the fast-track route this will be around 30 hours per week.

• Masters (MEd) award - four 30 credit modules plus one 60 credit dissertation
• PG Diploma award - four 30 credit modules
• PG Certificate award - two 30 credit modules

Assessment methods are tailored to each module and vary depending on modules chosen. They can include:

• written assignments
• written projects
• writing skills assessment
• other forms of coursework

Core modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

PD50189 - Reflecting Upon Practice

PD50177 - Research Methods for Professional Inquiry

PD50206 - Dissertation

Optional modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

ED50047 - Reflecting upon Leadership within the IB

ED51073 - Theory and Methodologies in TESOL

ED51074 - Language Awareness and Practice in TESOL

PD50194 - International Education

PD50205 - The Inclusive Educator

PD50218 - Wellbeing of Children and Young People

PD50192 - Innovation in Education

PD50175 - Leadership, change and Organisational Development

PD50230 - Mentoring

PD50237 - Teaching and Learning for Equity