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International Studies in Education

This programme is for people who are interested in taking an international and comparative perspective on educational issues.  This includes teachers, headteachers/principals, education administrators, and those working with non-governmental organisations and international agencies that play a role in education.  It also includes those who would like to develop a career in these directions. 

Learn more: Dr Michele Schweisfurth
Telephone: 0121 414 4809
Email: m.schweisfurth@bham.ac.uk

Duration of programme: 1 - 2 years
Awards: AdCert, BPhil, PGCert, PGDip, MEd, MA.
Mode: Full- time and Part-time

Additional information about modules [pdf]

Programme Aims

This programme will enable you to:

  • Have a critical understanding of key debates surrounding education as an international issue
  • Make analytical comparisons between educational issues in different contexts, including your own.

Global social justice is a theme of all strands of this programme.

Programme Content

In order to gain a qualification in International Studies in Education, students take the compulsory module ‘Education as an International Issue’.  Additionally, they must choose a minimum of two modules from the following:

  • School Observation, Evaluation and Supervision
  • Personal and Professional Skills in Education Management
  • Curriculum Design in Global Contexts
  • Human Rights, Citizenship and the Environment
  • Leadership for School Improvement

Entry requirements

For an overview of the entry requirements, please refer to the "Admission requirements" page.

Fees*

1st Year

Level of Study

Mode

Home/EU (£)

Overseas (£)

AdCert

F/T

1,575

4,725

AdCert

P/T

1,575

4,725

BPhil

F/T

3,150

9,450

BPhil

P/T

1,575

4,725

PGCert

F/T

1,400

3,150

PGCert

P/T

1,400

4,725

PGDip

F/T

2,800

6,300

PGDip

P/T

1,400

3,150

MA

F/T

4,200

9,450

MEd

F/T

4,200

9,450

MEd

P/T

2,100

4,725

* Fees correct as of 20th May 2008

Fees for 1st year students commencing in 2008-09. Fees for subsequent years of study are likely to increase. An additional cost may be incurred for transferring between levels of study. These are indicative fees, to be confirmed. Students should confirm their fees upon being offered a place.

2nd Year

Level of Study

Mode

Home/EU (£)

Overseas (£)

BPhil

P/T

1,575

4,725

PGDip

P/T

1,400

4,725

MEd

P/T

2,100

4,725

* Fees correct as of 20th May 2008

Fees for 2nd year students commencing in 2008-09. An additional cost may be incurred for transferring between levels of study. These are indicative fees, to be confirmed. Students should confirm their fees upon re-registering for their 2nd year.

Please note MEd Fees will be charged over 3 years and the fees are likely to increase with inflation.