Julia Johnson
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The programme aims to provide a response to the continuing professional development needs of fully qualified educationalists wishing to advance their skills and knowledge, enhance their professional practice, and extend their capacity to lead and shape change in a range of educational settings through part-time study by e-learning.
The programme has a strong focus on Early Years Education through transformative professionalism – an enhanced and extended professionalism which has at its core the need for practitioners to take evidence-based action to generate professional knowledge and move practice forward.
This form of professionalism, in contrast with older formulations, is characterised not by self interest and external regulation, but rather by the motivation to contribute to the collaborative development of practice and make informed contributions to professional debate.
The aims of the programme are to enhance and extend the skills, knowledge and understanding of the participants in the following ways:
Fee category | Cost |
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EU / International students | £2,300 |
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year Charged on a modular basis. Fee quoted is per 30 credits. | |
UK | £790 |
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year Charged on a modular basis. Fee quoted is per 30 credits. |
Fee category | Cost |
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UK | £790 |
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year Charged on a modular basis. Fee quoted is per 30 credits. | |
EU / International students | £2,300 |
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year Charged on a modular basis. Fee quoted is per 30 credits. |
Fee category | Cost |
---|---|
EU / International students | £2,300 |
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year Charged on a modular basis. Fee quoted is per 30 credits. | |
UK | £790 |
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year Charged on a modular basis. Fee quoted is per 30 credits. |
30 Credit Points
This course will allow students to engage with the theory and practice of working with children in a range of settings, 0-3, 3-5 and 508, but with a particular focus on the role of the teacher in the setting in which they work. Students will explore a number of contemporary educational issues and approaches in Early Years Education. Course content will support the Early Years Framework (2008) through the development of specialist Early Years provision which will help to build the resilience of children, improve the capacity of parents and contribute towards developing supportive communities.
30 Credit Points
This course will allow students to engage with the theory and practice of the role of the teacher in the setting in which they work, but with a particular focus on the other two settings in age range (0-3, 3-5, 5-8) in which they are not normally employed. This course is designed to follow on from and compliment ED50P7. Course content will support the Early Years Framework (2008) through the development of specialist Early Years provision which will help to build the resilience of children, improve the capacity of parents and contribute towards developing supportive communities.
Fee category | Cost |
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EU / International students | £2,300 |
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year Charged on a modular basis. Fee quoted is per 30 credits. | |
UK | £790 |
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year Charged on a modular basis. Fee quoted is per 30 credits. |
We will endeavour to make all course options available. However, these may be subject to change - see our Amendments to Programmes and Courses document.
Self-funded international students enrolling on postgraduate taught (PGT) programmes will receive one of our Aberdeen Global Scholarships, ranging from £3,000 to £8,000, depending on your domicile country. Learn more about the Aberdeen Global Scholarships here.
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Participants will complete summative assessments for each course, including the work-based project. Summative assessment is marked against agreed course criteria and graded according to the University of Aberdeen Common Grading Scale (CGS). In addition, each course contains elements of formative assessment which serves to support learning and provide evidence of individual achievement.
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
Applicants will be graduates who have achieved the Standard for full registration with The General Teaching Council for Scotland, or equivalent or graduate of BA Childhood Practice Degrees. They must have previous relevant experience and be able to undertake studies and related developments in their workplace setting or other appropriate agency for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
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To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:
IELTS Academic:
OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT:
OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
PTE Academic:
OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:
OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169
Read more about specific English Language requirements here.
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
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