Programme Aims and Objectives
Programme Structure
The MEd programme comprises 24 credit points (cps). Students are required to take 8 courses (3 cps for each course) to complete the requirements.
(i) Generalist Route (Educational Studies Strand);
(ii) Specialist Route
Generalist Route (Educational Studies Strand)
Students with a broad interest in education may choose this option.
2 Core Courses + Any 6 Specialist Courses
or
2 Core Courses + Any 3 Specialist Courses + Research Project*
Specialist Route
This route is designed for students who wish to deepen their professional knowledge in a particular Area of Focus, complemented by elective courses offered in the programme.
2 Core Courses + 3 Specialist Courses within an Area of Focus + Any 3 Specialist Courses/Research Project*
*Students may choose to carry out a research project instead of taking 3 courses in the same Area. The research project comprises supervised work on an agreed topic with the research project supervisor.
