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IT and Education

The importance of IT in education, whether it is its use to support teaching and learning, or to develop student IT capability, or to support educational management, is now recognised throughout the world.

Learn more: Dr Rachel Pilkington
Telephone: 0121 414 4877
Email: R.M.Pilkington@bham.ac.uk


Duration of programme: 1 - 2 years
Awards:  PGCert, PGDip, MEd, MA. (Education (IT))
Mode: Full- and part-time

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Programme aims

This flexible programme is designed to build on students' experience of IT by further developing students' knowledge of, and capability in, IT and education.

Programme content

The programme will build on students' experiences by allowing them to choose from a range of modules which will explore:

  • Models of learning and how these inform the pedagogical uses of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to enhance learning;
  • Global, social  and policy related issues relating to the culture of learning and the changing role of Information and Communication Technologies  (ICT) in society;
  • The integration of information and communication technologies in learning design including the use of the internet, networked learning and the use of Virtual Learning Environments

Students will also have the opportunity to undertake special studies in IT and education tailored to their own interests and vocational contexts which may include a design project or the evaluation of software. Students may also validate prior and experiential learning in IT in education. To specialise in IT and Education students must choose three IT modules as part of their programme of study, and for the MA/MEd complete  a dissertation forming an original piece of research concerned with an aspect of IT and education.

Programme entry requirements

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

Note: In the above the term Information Technology (IT) is assumed to be synonymous with Information Communications Technology (ICT).

Fees*

1st Year

Level of Study

 Mode

Home/EU (£)

Overseas (£)

PGCert**

F/T

1,450

9,450

PGCert

P/T

1,450

4,725

PGDip

F/T

2,900

9,450

PGDip

P/T

1,450

4,725

MEd

F/T

4,350

9,450

MA

F/T

4,350

9,450

MA

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