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Master of Education (Mathematics Education) PACES entry only

Master of Education (Mathematics Education) PACES entry only

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

1 year

Start date

08-OCT-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MEd - Master of Education

Subject areas

Mathematics Teaching Education Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The PACES-MEd Mathematics Education route is for anyone with a research or professional interest in mathematics education at any level of education (primary, secondary, or tertiary), wanting to undertake advanced study in a world-class setting. The Mathematics Education route is taught by a specialist team, and its student cohort is drawn primarily from UK-based professionals most of whom continue in their full-time posts while taking the course part-time.

The Mathematics Education course develops students' understanding of a number of important issues in the field of mathematics education. Students learn to interpret and critically engage with ideas and debates in mathematics education research in three ways:

  • taught sessions in mathematics education;
  • work on course assignments under the supervision of a member of the teaching team; and
  • participation in seminars led by students on the route and in project workshops.

The PACES-MEd course introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. Its main aims are as follows:

  • examine the theoretical frameworks used in the study of education and its constituent disciplines;
  • provide training in research methods appropriate to education;
  • advance students’ capacity for professional reflection and judgment; and
  • cater for a range of specialists interested within the field of education or one of its constituent disciplines.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of literature and concepts relating to mathematics education research and practice;
  • show abilities in the critical analysis of mathematics education issues and practices;
  • apply knowledge and understanding of educational research to plan and implement enquiry into an issue related to the course; and
  • communicate the outcomes of their study and research through extended writing conforming to stipulated academic expectations and conventions.

Modules

The dissertation is up to 15,000 words in length and submitted in August. The examination shall include an oral examination on the dissertation and on the general field of knowledge within which it falls, save that the Examiners may, at their discretion, waive the requirement for an oral examination.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£6,452

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,430

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree. Students will be required to pass the 90 credit Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Studies (PACES) course at the Faculty of Education prior to entry to the course. This course is only open to students who have completed the PACES at the Faculty of Education.