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After completing four modules, candidates move on to a thesis stage. Candidates will have two supervisors to support them in their research, and will undertake a viva voce examination at the end of their thesis stage. Modules typically include: • Contemporary Issues in Educational Research • Education for Equity •Leadership in Organisations and Systems The Education programme is closely connected to the research strengths of the academic staff who are actively involved in the ’Education Policy and Practice’ research group and more widely in other areas within the field of Education. Academic staff at SUSE produce world-class research in a wide range of areas linked to Education and seek to promote collaboration between scholars, educators, teachers, school leaders and policymakers. Working at an elite academic level, you will conduct original research that is impactful and publishable. All Education research students belong to the Graduate Centre, providing pastoral as well as administrative support and is also responsible for research skills training and support, and facilitating a lively intellectual environment for
EDUCATION MPhil/PhD FT PT We welcome applications from students wishing to pursue graduate level research. Prospective students are encouraged to contact Dr Janet Goodall – j.s.goodall@swansea.ac.uk to explore possible supervision topics and areas of research. Areas of expertise within SUSE include: • Additional Learning Needs • Adult Education • Digital Skills • Early Childhood • Leadership
RESEARCH COURSES Entry Requirements Education MPhil/Phd Typically a 2:1 honours degree, and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at 'Merit', (or Swansea University recognised equivalent qualification). Dependent on research project, some offers are conditional upon a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or international Police Check equivalent. Professional Doctorate in Education Applicants for EdD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. APL: Not generally accepted. Interviews: All applicants to be interviewed by Director of Studies or someone designated by them. As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience. English Language Requirement IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.
• Parental Engagement • Professional Learning • Teacher Education • Widening Participation PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE IN EDUCATION (EdD) FT PT The EdD is designed for
professionals who are working full time in Education, and who want to examine educational theory and practice at doctoral level, part-time over a period of six years. The EdD has two components: a taught phase, and a thesis phase. The taught phase allows EdD candidates to get to grips with critical issues in education today, for example Educational research, Leadership, Education for Equity. Over four years, candidates take four modules, which are taught at Swansea University, over one week in July.
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