Programme Specifications

Education (Wales)

1 : Awarding Institution / Body

Aberystwyth University

2a : Teaching Institution / University

Aberystwyth University

2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)

Information provided by School of Education:

3a : Programme accredited by

Aberystwyth University

3b : Programme approved by

Aberystwyth University

4 : Final Award

Master of Arts

5 : Programme title

Education (Wales)

6 : UCAS code

X3PG

7 : QAA Subject Benchmark

Information provided by School of Education:

8 : Date of publication

Information provided by School of Education:

September 2023

9 : Educational aims of the programme

Information provided by School of Education:

The MA Education (Wales) programme specification can be found here:

English: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Programme-Specification-(Eng).pdf
Cymraeg: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Manyleb-Rhaglen-(Cym).pdf

10 : Intended learning outcomes

Information provided by School of Education:

Please see the MA Education (Wales) programme specification which can be found here:

English: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Programme-Specification-(Eng).pdf
Cymraeg: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Manyleb-Rhaglen-(Cym).pdf

10.1 : Knowledge and understanding

Information provided by School of Education:

Please see the MA Education (Wales) programme specification which can be found here:

English: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Programme-Specification-(Eng).pdf
Cymraeg: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Manyleb-Rhaglen-(Cym).pdf

10.2 : Skills and other attributes

Information provided by School of Education:

Please see the MA Education (Wales) programme specification which can be found here:

English: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Programme-Specification-(Eng).pdf
Cymraeg: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Manyleb-Rhaglen-(Cym).pdf

10.3 : Transferable/Key skills

Information provided by School of Education:

Please see the MA Education (Wales) programme specification which can be found here:

English: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Programme-Specification-(Eng).pdf
Cymraeg: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Manyleb-Rhaglen-(Cym).pdf

11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards

MA Education (Wales) [X3PG]

Academic Year: 2023/2024 scheme - available from 2021/2022

Duration (studying Full-Time): 3 years

Part 1 Rules

Year 1 Core (60 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1

EDM2020

Pedagogy and Practice

Semester 2

EDM2120

Evidence-informed Practice

EDM2220

Collaborative and Professional Practice

*endsem-S*

Year 2 Core (20 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

EDM3120

Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills

*endsem-S*

Year 2 Options

Dewiswch dau fodiwl / Choose two modules

Semester 1

ADM2320

Iechyd Emosiynol, Iechyd Meddwl a Lles

ADM2420

Archwilio Addysgeg

ADM2520

Ymarfer Cynhwysol yn yr Ystafell Ddosbarth

ADM2620

Arwain a Rheoli gweithwyr addysg proffesiynol

EDM2320

Emotional Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing

EDM2420

Exploring Pedagogies

EDM2520

Inclusive Classroom Practice

EDM2620

Leading and Managing Education Professionals

Semester 2

ADM2720

Tegwch ac Amrywiaeth

ADM2820

Cynllunio a Gwireddu Cwricwlwm

ADM2920

Arwain a Rheoli ADY

ADM3020

Arwain Newid Sefydliadol

EDM2720

Equity and Diversity

EDM2820

Curriculum Design and Realisation

EDM2920

Leadership and Management of ALN

EDM3020

Leading Organisational Change

Year 3 Core (60 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 3

EDM3260

Dissertation

12 : Support for students and their learning

Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an important role within the overall framework for supporting students and their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.

13 : Entry Requirements

Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk

14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning

All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.

15 : Regulation of Assessment

Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.

15.1 : External Examiners

External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by Faculties and Academic Board at university level.

16 : Indicators of quality and standards

The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered successfully.