Education - MA course structure
The MA Social Science Research consists of a total of 180 credits. Students are required to undertake a number of core and optional modules provided by the DTP and the Education Department.
DTP core modules
Students are required to undertake all DTP core modules.
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Module Code |
Module name |
Credits |
Term |
|
IM926 |
20 |
TBC Term 1 Monday, 13.00-15.00 |
|
|
IM925 |
20 |
TBC Term 2 Wednesday, 9.00-12.00 |
Core optional modules
Students are required to undertake one (20 credit) quantitative module from the options below:
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Module code |
Module name |
Credits |
Term |
|
PO91Q |
Fundamentals in Quantitative Research Methods
|
20 |
TBC Term 1 Monday, 9.00-10.00 Seminars - Monday 10.00-12.00, or Tuesday 12.00-14.00, or Wednesday 11.00-13.00 |
|
SO916 |
Quantitative Methods in Social Science ResearchLink opens in a new window |
20 |
TBC Term 2 Friday, 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–15.00 |
Education pathway core module
Students are required to undertake the following Education core module:
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Module code |
Module name |
Credits |
Term |
|
IE927 |
60 |
Term 3 (preparation sessions may take place in Terms 1 & 2) |
Education pathway optional modules
Students will be required to study 60 credits from the following optional modules, with a minimum of 20 credits being drawn from the Socio-Legal studies pathway specific modules.
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Module code |
Module name |
Credits |
|
EQ923 |
Understanding Global Education and International Development |
20 |
|
EQ927 |
Special Educational Needs and Evidence based Practices |
20 |
|
IE903 |
Leading Educational Change & Improvement |
20 |
|
EQ953 |
Comparative Perspectives on Higher Education
|
20 |
|
EQ954 |
Equity and Effectiveness in Education |
20 |
| EQ935 | The Young Child in Context |
20 |
| EQ936 | Education and Society |
20 |
Alternative module options
Students may be permitted to study up to 20 credits of any modules available across the University, subject to the limitations set in the University Regulations & Module and Credit Framework, OR up to 20 credits of Advanced Training modulesLink opens in a new window offered across the 8 institutions in the Midlands Graduate School subject to availability and the approval by the Course Director. Please contact the ESRCdtp@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window in the first instance.
Module selection
- Select the optional modules relevant to your training needs, in conjunction with your supervisor.
- Education Department module information
- Ensure you have considered any module session clashes and the module weighting between Term 1 and Term 2. This includes considering the timing of assessments. Please note some modules have multiple assessments throughout the term.
- Inform esrcdtp@warwick.ac.uk of your module selection by 29 September. The ESRC DTP will confirm with the pathway department and input your choices onto the module registration system.