What is the MA Education (HE) pathway?
This pathway enables academic staff at the university to pursue their scholarly and research interest in HE pedagogy by under-taking credit-bearing modules which will, upon successful completion, culminate in the award of a diploma in Education (HE) or full MA Education (HE). The pathway may be of particular interest to academic staff who do not have a master's qualification, or would like a professional master's qualification in addition to an academic subject-based qualification they may already hold.
It might also be of interest to academic staff who are considering undertaking a PhD which has an HE pedagogical focus.
What does it cover?
The pathway has three parts:
Part One – 60 master's credits: The PGCLT (HE) |award or equivalent.
Part Two – 60 master's credits:
1) Curriculum Development in HE - 20 master's credits.
This is the axial module on the MA HE pathway. It brings together the knowledge and skills of all the previous modules to enable participants to produce a rationale for a new (or modified) HE curriculum. Key themes will be: the critical evaluation of curriculum ideologies and models of the curriculum; identifying the scholarly nature of the learning experience for students, and the means to engage effectively with graduate and/or post-graduate skills, PDPs, and allied forms of cultural competence; the design of curricula which justifies multiple forms of engagement with course content and modes of assessment, including inclusion strategies and the use of e-learning technologies; and the degree to which a curriculum can afford academics the opportunity to integrate Boyer's four scholarships. Throughout participants will be asked to consider the role of research-informed teaching as an evidence base for curricular reform. The module will be taught flexibly to suit each cohort, normally over five weeks.
2) Optional Modules – Participants must undertake two from the following four (2x10 credits), and must not repeat modules which they undertook for the PGCLT (HE) award.
i) Supporting Students and Guidance (SSG)
|This module is aimed mainly at those who will be working with undergraduate students, and is complemented by its sister module (DSG) (see below). Its focus is key dimensions and developments in academic and pastoral support for students.
ii) Dissertation Supervision and Guidance (DSG)
|This module is aimed mainly at those who will be working with postgraduate students, and is complemented by its sister module (SSG) (see above). Its focus is the effective support of students who are undertaking dissertations.
iii) Enhancing Pedagogic Practice (EPP)
|This module builds on the knowledge and understanding gained from the two core modules on the PGCLT (HE) award, but may be taken independently of those modules by more experienced staff. Its focus is innovation in learning, teaching, and assessment.
iv) Contextualising Higher Education (CHE)|
This module builds on the knowledge and understanding gained from the two core modules on the PGCLT (HE) award, but may be taken independently of those modules by more experienced staff. It is aimed at those who wish to enhance their understanding of the role of higher education in society.
3) One further module chosen from the MA Education framework. (click here for further details|).
Part Three – 60 master's credits: A dissertation on an HE dedicated theme.
What are the entry requirements?
All participants should have a degree or equivalent level of qualification, be teaching on a Christ Church validated award, and would normally have already completed the PGCLT (HE) award, or a similar award at another university.
What support is there?
The pathway is taught by academic staff from across the discipline base of the university, and the dissertation will be supervised by a suitably qualified academic at the university.
What if I do not complete the whole pathway?
Participants who successfully complete part one and part two will be able to exit the award with a diploma in Education (HE).
When does it run?
The pathway will be taught flexibly as cohorts are formed, and in conjunction with the PGCLT (HE) programme, which runs on Wednesdays between 4.30pm and 7.30pm during term time.
How do I apply?
For an application form and further details please contact: nicky.galer@canterbury.ac.uk|