MSc
/PG Dip in Community Education
Note: Applications
close 31 January 2010
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For a detailed introduction to the
purpose, approach and specific content of the programme, including a brief
case study to help you understand the relationship between theory and practice
in community education, see CUE:
Community Education (MSc)
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Introduction |
The programme provides opportunities for students to engage with key theoretical
frameworks and concepts relevant to practice in the field of community education
and to develop an informed and critical understanding of the role of the
contemporary community educator.
"... engage with key theoretical frameworks
and concepts relevant to practice in the field of community education"
The programme will enable participants to:
- exercise substantial autonomy in deploying conventional and innovative,
original or creative approaches and methods in the planning, delivery
and evaluation of educational programmes in community settings
- deal with complex ethical and professional issues and make informed
judgments on issues not addressed by current professional or ethical
codes or practices
- critically reflect upon and be committed to their continuing personal
and professional development as a community educator
- evaluate and use appropriately a range of approaches to social and
professional enquiry and a variety of methodologies and investigative
techniques
- plan, manage, implement and bring to a successful conclusion a sustained
piece of independent research which will make a contribution to the
understanding of professional knowledge, policy, practice, values or
organisational structures in the field of community education
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Programme mode
/ Structure
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Programme Mode:
This degree can be taken full time over 8 months for the PGDip and 12
months for the MSc.
Programme Structure:
• Taught component (6 course units)
• Dissertation component
(12000 words)
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Entry requirements |
The programme, which offers 20 places annually, is designed for graduates
from a wide range of disciplines, already working in or seeking careers
in community education. Typically entrants will have been working in
community education settings, and related areas, but have not previously
undertaken a programme of education and training toward a professional
qualification. All applicants are required to have recent and extensive
experience, which can be a mix of life and work activities and learning.
There is no ideal mix and candidates present a wide variety of relevant
experience.
Entrants will normally be expected to have a good honours degree (2.1).
Those whose employment or other educational experience provides evidence
of intellectual ability of an equivalent standard are also encouraged to
apply.
Tuition Fees:
Current fee levels can be found at: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/fees-finance
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Further information |
Further information about the MSc/PG Dip Community Education contact:
Mae Shaw, Programme Coordinator
The Moray House School of Education
The University of Edinburgh
Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ
Telephone 0131 651 6641
Email Mae.Shaw@ed.ac.uk
or
The Postgraduate Office
College of Humanities and Social Science
The University of Edinburgh
David Hume Tower (First Floor)
George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9JX
Telephone (0131) 651 3122
Fax (0131) 650 6536
Email educationpg@ed.ac.uk
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