Overview

Education professionals in the twenty-first century are expected to have strong knowledge and skills in core areas as well as an ability to move flexibly in and out of a variety of specialist areas. This Educational Studies programme is designed to meet these diverse needs by offering students the opportunity to select modules from a wide range of topics including: learning and teaching, assessment, educational leadership, inclusion and special educational needs.

This Educational Studies Med programme from the Queen's University Belfast offers students an opportunity to familiarise themselves with current research on these topics. In addition, students are encouraged to consider and reflect on the practical implications of theoretical perspectives and research findings.

Career opportunities

Graduates from this degree have found the skills and knowledge learned to be beneficial in their workplace by improving their professional practice. In the case of teachers this has meant the development of research-informed practice and the ability to lead professional development within their schools.

Furthermore, a higher degree can enhance employment prospects to help secure future promotion. Having deepened their knowledge in a specific area, other students have chosen to continue academic study to doctoral level.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epistemic Injustice: The Ethics of Knowing in Special Educational Needs/ Inclusion

Leadership: Theoretical Perspectives

Leadership for School Improvement and Change

Leadership in Practice

Behaviour Change in Education and Supervising Others

Understanding Children with ASD

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-26 00:00:00

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Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally.

Language

English

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4.5

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6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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4.5

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject discipline.

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Tuition Fees

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23000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Scotland or Wales (GB): £10,400

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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General requirements

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