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Education: International Perspectives (Teaching and Learning)

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Tuition GBP 13,315 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,665 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Education: International Perspectives (Teaching and Learning) at Newcastle University is a MA programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Education: International Perspectives (Teaching and Learning) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 13,315 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,665 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Education: International Perspectives (Teaching and Learning) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Strategies and Methods
  2. Comparative Education and Pedagogy
  3. Dissertation/Action Research Portfolio
  4. Developing Thinking Skills
  5. Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment as Foundations of Teaching and Learning
  6. Investigating Educational Leadership
  7. Developing Thinking Skills
  8. Leadership and Strategic Management
  9. Investigating Learning Processes
  10. Investigating Learning Processes
  11. Investigating Collaborative Models of Teacher Development
  12. Educational Policy and Entrepreneurship for Development
  13. Placement Module
  14. The Future of Learning

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

A\xc2\xa02:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. Experience in an educational context is desirable but not essential.

International Students

To study this course you need to meet our\xc2\xa0Band 4 English Language requirements:

Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,315 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,665 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 13,315 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,665 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Newcastle University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Newcastle University

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...

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  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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