International Studies (Management and Policy) in Education at the School of Education, University of Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, UK

International Studies in Education (Management and Policy)

This programme is aimed at all those involved in, and concerned with educational management and policy in an international context.

This would include teachers, headteachers/principals, educational administrators, teacher educators and those working with non-governmental organisations and international agencies that play a role in education. It would also include those who would wish to follow and 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, Part-Time

Further information about this course [pdf]
Additional information about modules [pdf]

Programme aims
Programme content
Entry requirements
Awards
Fees

Programme aims

This programme will enable you to:

Have a critical understanding of key policy debates surrounding education as an international issue
Make analytical comparisons between educational issues in different contexts, including your own
Understand key theories in issues in the management of education, and develop skills in this area.

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 (Management and Policy), students take the following compulsory modules:

Education as an International Issue
Leadership for School Improvement
Personal and Professional Skills in Education Management

They are also encouraged to take other modules from the International Studies programme as options. The dissertation topic must be relevant to management and policy in education.

Programme entry requirements

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

Awards

The programme covers MA, MEd, BPhil, PGDiploma, PG Certificate and an Advanced Certificate; short courses can also be negotiated.

Fees*

1st Year

Level of Study	Mode	Home/EU (£)	Overseas (£)
AdCert	F/T	1,615	4,725
AdCert	P/T	1,615	4,725
BPhil	F/T	3,225	9,450
BPhil	P/T	1,615	4,725
PGCert	F/T	1,450	3,150
PGCert	P/T	1,450	4,725
PGDip	F/T	2,900	6,300
PGDip	P/T	1,450	3,150
MA	F/T	4,350	9,450
MEd	F/T	4,350	9,450
MEd	P/T	1,450	4,725

The fees shown are for students commencing study in 2009-2010. Please note MEd fees will be charged over 3 years and the fees are likely to increase due to inflation. Students should confirm their fees upon being offered a place.

Please request fees on application for Island applicants.

*Fees correct as of 27th May 2009

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