MA International Education

Program Overview

Delivered 100% online, this 14-month full-time or 2-year part-time program covers topics such as comparative education, leadership, and global education issues. Graduates are prepared for careers in international schools, government agencies, and NGOs, among others.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Title: MA International Education
• Institution: Keele University
• Delivery Mode: 100% online
• Program Length: 14 months full-time or 2 years part-time
• Credits: 180
• Start Dates: 6 times a year
• Tuition Fees:
• Total: £7,440
• Per module: £620
• Payment options: full payment or per module
• Discounts:
• Keele alumni: 10% reduction
• UK/EU students: government postgraduate loan option
• Program Description: This program equips educators and education professionals with the knowledge and skills to teach and lead effectively in a variety of international contexts.
It focuses on developing critical thinking, exploring educational issues through diverse lenses, and understanding global trends in education.
• Objectives:
• Prepare graduates for careers in international education, including:
• Educational practitioner in international schools
• International schools governor
• Government advisor
• Business development director
• Project manager at International NGOs
• Develop graduates' ability to:
• Reflect critically on their own practice in an international context
• Understand the latest teaching developments and education research
• Build a global professional network
• Approach education as a multi-dimensional discipline

Outline:

• Program Content: The program covers a range of topics related to international education, including:
• Comparative international education
• Leading in a complex world
• Education and global citizenship
• International education in a globalized world
• The interconnectedness of education, employment, and professional identity
• Reflective practice
• Research design
• Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Dissertation preparation
• Program Structure: The program consists of 12 modules, each worth 15 credits.
• Modules:
• Module 1: Comparative Education
• Understand and explain differences in educational policy and practice across countries.
• Focus on governance, roles and responsibilities, and balances between competition, standards, and inclusivity.
• Develop comparative analysis skills using research, statistics, policy documents, and personal experiences.
• Module 2: Leading in a Complex World
• Address the needs of managers and leaders in today's dynamic environment.
• Focus on strategic leadership in the context of complexity and change.
• Explore the origins and history of leadership thinking, key leadership tools and skills, and the leader's role in power, politics, ethics, and diversity.
• Module 3: Issues in Inclusive Education
• Examine the role of inclusive education in addressing learning needs, promoting social justice, and contributing to community development.
• Module 4: Global Education Issues
• Explore the changing world of education in the context of social, political, economic, and cultural globalization.
• Reflect on the nature of international identity for teachers and students.
• Critically examine the primary aspects of globalisation and their impact on education in diverse settings.
• Module 5: Reflecting on Practice
• Analyze the significance of reflective practice in developing informed insights and perspectives on educational and workplace settings.
• Engage with various theories and practices associated with reflective practice.
• Module 6: Education, Employment and Professional Identity
• Analyze the links between education, employment, and the various social constructions of self-identity.
• Examine in-depth the ways in which professional identities are constructed and informed by wider social and economic factors.
• Module 7: Research Design
• Learn about key issues and methodologies underpinning research in the social sciences.
• Develop research questions, operationalize them, and plan your research project.
• Module 8: Research Methods
• Explore a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, their advantages and pitfalls.
• Develop concrete plans for your research methods and approaches in relation to your thesis topic.
• Module 9: Preparing a Dissertation
• Focus on the structure of your final dissertation.
• Be introduced to research ethics and complete a research ethics application to start data collection.
• Module 10: Dissertation – Main Research Project
• Conduct and write up an original piece of research at master's level.
• Draw on knowledge and skills gained throughout the program to conduct your research.
• Design and undertake your project in close collaboration with your supervisor.
• Submit your completed dissertation.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
• Variety of assessment methods used, including:
• Essays
• Reports
• Presentations
• Portfolios
• Dissertations
• Assessment Criteria:
• Generally, assessments will be marked based on:
• Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Writing and presentation skills
• Originality and creativity
• Ability to meet deadlines

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• The program is delivered entirely online, using a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Interactive online lectures
• Online tutorials
• Discussion forums
• Group work
• Individual consultations
• Independent study
• Faculty:
• The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified academics in the field of education.
• Faculty members have expertise in a range of areas, including:
• Comparative and international education
• Leadership and management
• Inclusive education
• Global education issues
• Research methods
• Unique Approaches:
• The program offers a flexible and accessible learning experience, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world.
• The program utilizes a variety of online learning tools and technologies to create an engaging and interactive learning environment.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Educational practitioner in international schools
• International schools governor
• Government advisor
• Business development director
• Project manager at International NGOs
• Education consultant
• Researcher
• Policy analyst
• Career Opportunities:
• The program prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in international education.
• Graduates can work in a variety of settings, including:
• International schools
• Government agencies
• Non-governmental organizations
• Educational consultancies
• Research institutions
• Career Outcomes:
• Graduates of the program have gone on to successful careers in a variety of fields related to international education.
• Many graduates have secured positions in leading international schools, government agencies, and NGOs.
• The program provides graduates with the knowledge, skills, and network to succeed in their chosen careers.

Other:

• The program is designed to meet the needs of educators and education professionals who want to develop their expertise in international education.
• The program is informed by the latest research and best practices in the field of international education.
• The program is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
• Keele University is ranked among the top 10 universities in England for Education (Complete University Guide 2021).
• Keele University is ranked in the top 300 in the World for Education (Times Higher Education World Rankings 2023).

Total programme fees: £7,440 Per 15-credit module fee: £620 If you are based in the UK or the EU, you may be eligible for a government postgraduate loan to cover the full course fees.