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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Winchester

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

  • Explore both historical and contemporary educational issues from a variety of philosophical perspectives
  • Develop analytical and research skills in educational philosophy and theory
  • Discuss and debate subjects such as inclusivity, the curriculum, pedagogy, technology and the arts

The philosophy of education is about asking the most important questions that inform educational debate today: What is education? What are its aims? What kind of education do we need? For whom? Can education make us into better individuals, or cure societal problems? This course examines the ways in which a variety of philosophical ideas and resources can be drawn upon to evaluate contemporary and historical educational concerns more profoundly. Along with an introduction to the field of contemporary philosophies of education, we consider questions of the social, ethical and aesthetic dimensions of education, drawing on canonical and present-day texts, as well as case studies, film, literature, and personal experience, to enhance our appreciation of policy and practice.

You will learn to demonstrate advanced skills in critically engaging with educational literature and research, and debate a wide range of topics such as inclusivity, ethics, and the arts. You are provided with one-to-one support in the production of a dissertation, which is a substantial piece of independent research of between 12,000-15,000 words. You also develop key transferable skills, including the capacity to manage multifaceted projects, the ability to communicate complex ideas to others with clarity, and proficiency at becoming an effective decision-maker.

The course is excellent preparation for you to pursue or advance a career in teaching and school leadership, or in professions related to care and service. It also provides a firm foundation for undertaking a postgraduate research degree.

Careers

The programme prepares graduates to pursue or advance careers in any profession with an educational component or context. While the most obvious examples include the areas of teaching, educational management and policy, disability and professions that involve care and service, the programme seeks to produce graduates who would be able to apply transfer their knowledge, skills, and understanding to a wide variety of sectors, including business, charity work, and arts & culture. The programme also provides a firm foundation for those interested in undertaking a postgraduate research degree.

Tuition fees

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£ 10,725per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Winchester

  • University League Table

    96th

  • Campus address

    University of Winchester, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    17th out of 89 9

    40th out of 47 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 199
    136 61%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    19th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.14 83%

    12th

    23
  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    121 58%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    33rd

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.06 81%

    15th

    17

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