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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


Additional information about modules [pdf]

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

1,575

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 full-time programmes of study for 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

3,150

MEd

P/T

2,100

4,725

  * Fees correct as of 20th May 2008

Fees for full-time programmes of study for 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.

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