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Professional Studies

It is possible to study a combination of modules towards a Professional Studies award. Students who wish to pursue this route should know that some modules are restricted to particular programmes of study.

Learn more: Marion Bowl
Telephone: 0121 414 4380
Email: m.bowl.1@bham.ac.uk


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

Further information about this course [pdf]

Programme content

If you wish to register for a Professional Studies award you should indicate on the module selection form which modules you wish to study. You will then be given further guidance as your application is considered.

  • School Observation, Evaluation and Supervision
  • Human Rights, Citizenship and the Environment
  • Personal and Professional Skills in Educational Management
  • Special Educational Needs of Children with Autism
  • Special Studies for Inclusion and Special Educational Needs
  • Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD): Identification, Assessment and Provision
  • Curriculum and Approaches for Pupils with Autism
  • Policy, Practice and Provision for SEN
  • Introduction to Speech and Language Difficulties
  • Communicative Language Training Syllabus Design and Assessment
  • Second Language Learning
  • Language, Discourse and Society
  • Learning and ICT
  • Leadership for School Improvement
  • Introduction to Inclusion and Special Educational Needs
  • Education as an International Issue
  • Practitioner Inquiry in Education (core module for MA and MEd programmes)
  • Curriculum Design in Global Contexts
  • On-line Learning
  • Special Studies in IT  Education
  • Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia): Identification, Assessment and Teaching

Programme entry requirements

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

Fees*

1st Year ( Full- and part time )

Level of Study

 Mode

Home/EU (£)

 Overseas (£)

AdCert**

F/T

1,615

4,940

AdCert

P/T 

1,615

4,940

BPhil

F/T

3,225

9,880

BPhil

P/T

1,615

4,940

PGCert**

F/T

1,450

9,880

PGCert

P/T

1,450

4,940

PGDip

F/T

2,900

9,880

PGDip

P/T

1,450

4,940

MEd

F/T

4,350

9,880

MEd

P/T

1,450

4,940

MA

F/T

4,350

9,880

** Full-time: one semester

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