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Programme code | 9EDUC098T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Paul Howard-Jones
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Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
School/department | School of Education |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full or Part Time |
Programme length |
1 years (full time)
2 years (part time) |
This programme aims to develop the student’s interest in and knowledge and understanding of:
Individual pathways will have more specific subject-focused aims.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Methods of Assessment | |
Coursework assignments, group and individual presentations Independent study and research is assessed through written coursework and the dissertation |
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Lectures, small group work and workshops |
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Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Certificate students must successfully complete 60 credits of taught units. The initial three core units introduce a range of theoretical perspectives relevant to the pathway together with their application to professional experience. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Diploma students must successfully complete 120 credits of taught units. Further units provide opportunities for students to deepen their understanding and develop intellectual skills specified above. By the end of this stage students are expected to have developed considerable individual self-sufficiency and autonomy in learning. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
All students working towards a Masters must successfully attain 120 credits, including one research methods unit in order to proceed to the dissertation. The dissertation demonstrates the student’s ability and capacity to identify a research area, to develop a researchable question and to engage in the methodologies appropriate for such research investigations. The dissertation should have the capacity for sustained development of an argument and exploration of a relevant area of study. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
Further information can be found on the Graduate School of Education website:
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/education/students/masters/
GSoE Student Services Office, Graduate School of Education, 35 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1JA
Tel: 0117 331 4491
Email: ed-masters-admiss@bristol.ac.uk
Website: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/education/students/masters/
The following units are must pass in this programme: EDUCM5000, EDUCM5404, EDUCM5401, EDUCM0078. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/esu/assessment/annex/glossary.html
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
The following units are must pass in this programme: EDUCM5000, EDUCM5404, EDUCM5401, EDUCM0078, EDUCM1900. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/esu/assessment/annex/glossary.html
Students must take the following units over the 2 or more years of their programme (units are optional for year 1 but must be taken at some point):
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Introduction to Educational Inquiry | EDUCM5000 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Brain, Mind and Education | EDUCM5404 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Cognitive Neuroscience and Classroom Practice | EDUCM0078 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Dissertation | EDUCM1900 | 60 | Optional | TB-4 |
40 credit points from the following or other optional units from across the School: | ||||
Postgraduate Certificate on successful completion of 60cp, Postgraduate Diploma on successful completion of 120cp | 90 |
The following units are must pass in this programme: EDUCM5000, EDUCM5404, EDUCM5401, EDUCM0078, EDUCM1900. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/esu/assessment/annex/glossary.html
Students must take the following units over the 2 or more years of their programme (units are optional for year 2 but must be taken at some point):
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Introduction to Educational Inquiry | EDUCM5000 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Cognitive Neuroscience and Classroom Practice | EDUCM0078 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Dissertation | EDUCM1900 | 60 | Optional | TB-4 |
40 credit points from the following or other optional units from across the School: | ||||
Postgraduate Diploma (120cp) / Postgraduate Certificate (60cp) | 90 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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