Understanding Education: Global Perspectives

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This course explores current global issues and debates in the field of education. It will allow you to consider a variety of theoretical perspectives and questions about the issue of education, as well as to reflect on the impact of global concerns within the context of your own work in the sector.

This course is suited to:

The course is relevant to any education professionals who are keen to explore contemporary global issues from a variety of different perspectives. It will be of particular interest to those whose work requires an international outlook, and / or an understanding of how social forces can impact educational processes and outcomes. 

What will I learn?

In our increasingly globalised world, it is more essential than ever for educational professionals to have an understanding of the issues faced by the sector around the globe, as well as the debates that surround these issues.  

Through this course you will explore what is meant by ‘education’; some of today’s key issues, questions, and debates within the field; how these debates can be considered through different theoretical lenses, and the impact of social forces on different education systems.  

Under the guidance of Exeter’s renowned education experts, your learning will be informed by research, theory, policy and practice, and you will gain confidence in analysing how your own field of education is impacted by contemporary global issues. 

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of what might be meant by ‘education’ in a variety of contexts 
  
• Critically evaluate different perspectives on the aims and purposes of education 
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of current global issues in education 
• Consider the relationship between educational theory, research, policy and practice 
• Critically reflect upon and evaluate your own understanding of current issues and debates in education and those of others 
• Synthesise and organise ideas to present an argument 
• Present ideas and engage in critical reflective debate
• Undertake both directed and independent study to recognise, justify and analyse key ideas in the literature and relate these to research, theory, policy and practice. 

How is the module assessed?

For this course, you should expect to engage in structured learning activities for 10-15 hours per week on average, plus additional time spent on self-directed learning (such as further reading or preparing for assessments).

The taught course can be completed in 12 weeks, with the final submission in week 11. Marking and feedback are provided after this, in line with University policy.

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Entry Requirements

For postgraduate programmes we usually require students to have a minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent.

While we normally only accept applicants who meet this criteria, if you have a high 2:2 (or equivalent) or are coming from a different academic background (that is equivalent to degree level) but you also have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course.

The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2.