Programme Specification Volume II

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Faculty of Education

Postgraduate Professional Development Programme

Programme Specification

Volume II

This document provides a concise summary of the main features of the course(s) & associated award(s) offered through this Programme Specification, and includes the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, curriculum content, teaching/learning, assessment methods for each unit and on the Programme’s relationship to QAA Subject Benchmark Statements may be found in the dedicated student handbook for the

Programme. The accuracy of the information in this document is reviewed periodically by the University and may be subject to verification by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education

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CONTENTS PAGE Final awards

MA Pages

Autism Spectrum Conditions 4

Childhood Studies and Practice in the Early Years 5

Drama Education 6

Education 7,8

Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs 9,10,11

Language Education 12,13

Maker Teacher 14

Professional Studies 15

Specific Learning Difficulties 16,17

Teaching 18

Teaching and Learning 19

Working with Young People, Community Education and Development ₂₀

MSc

Educational Leadership and Management 21,22

Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) 23

Post Graduate Diploma

Mentoring and Coaching 24

Specific Learning Difficulties (FE/HE) 25,26

Post Graduate Certificate

Education Leadership and Management1 ₂₇

Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs (Assistive

Technology)2 28

Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics3 29

Teaching and Learning (Vocational Training)4 ₃₀

The National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination5 ₃₁

Exit awards only

Post Graduate Certificate Developing the Role of the SENCo 33

Post Graduate Cert / Dip Teaching Bilingual Learners 34

Post Graduate Cert / Dip Teaching of Reading 35

Post Graduate Diploma S.E.N. (Interim Award) 36

For Existing Students only enrolled prior to Sept 13 but not yet completed award at Sept 13.:

MSc Education Business Management 38

Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Autism Spectrum Conditions 39

Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Specific Learning Difficulties 40,41

Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Science Engineering Technology and Mathematics

42,43

Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Teaching and Learning 44,45

Postgraduate Certificate Education (Primary Literacy) 46

1_{Collaborative Provision with Bury Children’s Services} 2_{Validated Provision with ACE Centre}

3_{Collaborative Provision with Liverpool Hope University only}

4_{Award for implementation programme :Technical and Vocational Training Corporation}

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

5_{Collaborative Provision with Local Authorities (Manchester, Bolton, Stockport, Tameside,}

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Following a minor modification (approved 08/04 2011 by Chair’s Action), the following units will be Core option units for all of the awards within the Postgraduate

Professional Development Programme: Accreditation of Prior Learning (Certified) Accreditation of Prior Learning (Experiential)

January 2012:

In response to University agreement to enable students to enrol on a single unit rather than an Award an additional Programme Code has been set up entitled "Unit Registration". Under this programme code, a student can enrol on a single unit of study with the permission of the Award Leader. On successful completion of this unit a student may continue onto named Award with permission of the Award Leader and if the unit is recognised as meeting the requirements of the Award. The student may choose not to progress to a named award and may request a transcript of study on the completion of the 30 credit unit.

Note following Major Modification April 2013:

The following units are offered as Core or Core options across a range of awards.

For management and administrative purposes and so that award cohorts can be individually identified, these units have been allocated more than one unit code in the MIS. However, they are the same validated unit shown once only in Vol 3 Definitive document -Units

Unit title Unit codes Award related to

Dissertation 22M00001/83M00001 MA Autism Spectrum Conditions

22M50001 MA Childhood Studies and Practice in the Early

Years

22MB0001/83M40001 MA Education

22M30001 MA Inclusive Education and Special Educational

Needs

225D0001 MA Language Education

225F0001 MA Maker Teacher

22MF0001/83MF0001 MA Professional Studies

225G0001/835G0001 MA Specific Learning Difficulties

22MK0001/83MK0001 MA Teaching

22MR0001 MA Working with Young People, Community

22MM0001/83MM0001 MSc Educational Leadership and Management

225H0001 MSc Science Engineering Mathematics and

Technology

8375M010 MSc Education Business Management (for

currently enrolled students only)

Curriculum Project

22M70004 Inclusive Education and Special Educational

Needs

22MM0003/83MM0003 Educational Leadership and Management

Tutored Study 22M00002 Autism Spectrum Conditions

22M50002 Childhood Studies and Practice in the Early

Years

22M70003 Inclusive Education and Special Educational

Needs

22MM0002/83MM0002 Educational Leadership and Management

225H0002 Science Engineering Technology and

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Unit 30 Credit s Unit 30 Credit s

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(60 Cr edit s) Unit 30 Credit s Unit 30 Credit s Unit 30 Credit s Unit 30 Credit s APL/APEL/EAS 60 Credits Unit 30 Credit s NQT Unit 30 Credits APL/APEL/EAS 60 Credits Entry onto named

award

Entry onto named award

*

†

*

Exit with PgCert in named award † Exit with PgDip in named award

‡ As agreed by Programme Leader. Must be recognised CATs from a recognised HEI. APL - Advanced Prior Learning

APEL - Advanced Experiential Learning EAS – Entry with Advanced Standing

Notes:

Hyperlink ‘Entry onto Named Award’ to PGT Course List.

Have alt text over APL/APEL/ESC blocks with their meaning and possible examples.

EAS 120 Credits

Entry onto named award

‡

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Award EAS APL APEL MA Autistic Spectrum Conditions

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60 Credits at Level 7† OR 60 Credits at Level _7† MA Childhood Studies P.G.C.E Up to 120 Credits† OR 30 Credits† MA Drama Education



MA Education P.G.C.E PG Certificate Personal, Social and Health

Education and Citizenship PG Certificate Information and Communication Technology PG Certificate /PG Diploma Religious Education PG Certificate /PG Diploma Education (Secondary) PG Certificate /PG Diploma Education (Secondary) PG Certificate /PG Diploma Urban Education PG Certificate /PG Diploma Leading and Managing in Children’s Services. PG Certificate Managing Pupil Behaviour

PG Certificate Music Education

PG Certificate Creative Arts Education 60 Credits at Level 7† OR 60 Credits at Level 7† MA Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs P.G.C.E, PG Cert ASC, PgCert SpLD, PgCert NASENCO 60 Credits at Level 7† OR 60 Credits at Level _7† MA Language Education P.G.C.E 60 Credits at Level 7† OR 60 Credits at Level _7†

MA Maker Teacher P.G.C.E

60 Credits at Level 7† OR An assessed _portfolio MA Professional Studies

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60 Credits at Level 7† OR An assessed portfolio MA Specific Learning Difficulties

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Up to 60 Credits of a BDA accredited courses at ATS/AMD A Level



MA Teaching P.G.C.E 60 Credits at Level 7† OR An assessed _portfolio MA Teaching and Learning P.G.C.E 60 Credits at Level OR 60 Credits at Level 7†

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2 7† MA Working with Young People, Community Education and Development P.G.C.E 60 Credits at Level 7† OR 60 Credits at Level 7† MSc Educational Leadership and Management P.G.C.E, PgCert/PgDip Leading and Managing in

Children’s Services. 60 Credits at Level 7† OR 60 Credits at Level 7† MSc Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics P.G.C.E 60 Credits at Level 7† OR 60 Credits at Level _7† PG Diploma Specific Learning Difficulties (FE/HE) P.G.C.E

.

* Up to 60 Credits of a BDA accredited courses at ATS/AMD A Level



National Award Special Education Needs Coordinator



30 Credits†



PG Diploma Teaching of Reading P.G.C.E. OR 60 Credits at Level 7† OR 60 Credits at Level 7† Pg Diploma Teaching

Bilingual Learners P.G.C.E.

OR 60 Credits at Level

7†

OR 60 Credits at Level _7† *Provided the qualification has an explicit focus on Specific Learning Difficulties

† With agreement from the Programme Leader that maps to Programme Learning Outcomes of the course.

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Award title: MA Autism Spectrum Conditions

Award Code: (AOS) Birley 221F [PT] new code

from Sept 13

Crewe 83M0

Brief details: This is a postgraduate award for teachers, therapists,

and others involved in the education and care of children young people and adults with autism spectrum

conditions. It offers an opportunity to explore different issues and perspectives within the field as well as the chance for participants to undertake a practitioner research project in their own setting.

Credits 180 credits at M Level (Level 7)

Restrictions and constraints 120 credits must be undertaken BEFORE the final

(Dissertation) stage.

Applicants should have experience of working with or living with young people or adults with ASC

Entry with Advanced Standing (EAS)

up to 60 credits

None Accreditation of Prior

Certificated Learning (APL) up to 60 credits

Masters level (Level 7) credits awarded within 5 years of application in a relevant subject area (evidence required) and with the agreement of the Programme Leader Accreditation of Prior

Experiential Learning (APEL) up to 60 credits

Experience based on attendance on autism-specific or autism-relevant courses with certification and with the agreement of the Programme Leader may be recognised in accordance with standard APEL procedures

Exit Awards PG Certificate in Autism Spectrum Conditions : 2 x 30

credit units : “Understanding Autism Spectrum

Conditions”; “Approaches to working with and including young people with autism spectrum conditions” only PG Diploma in Autism Spectrum Conditions:

“Understanding Autism Spectrum Conditions”;

“Approaches to working with and including young people with autism spectrum conditions, “Autism Spectrum Conditions: Issues and Perspectives” and “Tutored Study” only Unit Structure: Core Units Code Title No of credits 22M00001/83M00001 Dissertation 60

22CO0001/83CO0001 Understanding Autism Spectrum Conditions 30

22CO0002/83CO0002 Approaches to working with and including young

people with autism spectrum conditions.

30

22DO0001/83DO0001 Autism Spectrum Conditions: Issues and

Perspectives

30

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Award title: MA Childhood Studies and Practice in the Early

Years

Award Code: (AOS) Birley – PT -221G (new

code from Sept 13)

Crewe - PT 833G (new code from Sept 13)

Brief details: FT – 22M6

Restrictions and constraints 120 credits must be undertaken BEFORE final

Normally, a maximum of 90 credits from previous

learning will be recognised for admission into this award. Entry with Advanced Standing

(EAS)

up to 60 credits

60 credits from an M level Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Early Years Professional (EYP) or Early Years Teacher (EYT) if gained within 5 years of application (evidence required).

Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APL) up to 120 credits

Up to 120 credits Masters level (Level 7) in subjects related

to Childhood Studies, awarded within 5 years of application (evidence required).

Accreditation of Prior

Masters level (level 7) 30 credits

Exit Awards PG Certificate in Childhood Studies and Practice any 60

credits below excluding Dissertation

PG Diploma in Childhood Studies and Practice any 120 credits below excluding dissertation

Unit Structure: Core Units Code Title No of credits 22M50001/835G0001 Dissertation 60 Optional Units Code Title No of credits

22D60001 The Health and Wellbeing of Children 30

22G20001/83G20001 Inter-professional working and Safeguarding children 30

22G20002/83G20002 Becoming an Early Years Professional 30

22G20003/83G20003 Contemporary Issues of Early Childhood 30

22D60002 Researching Early Years Practice 30

22G20004/83G20004 International Constructions of Childhood 30

22G20005/83G20005 Exploring Childhood in Film, Literature, Music and

Information Communication Technology

30

22G20006/83G20006 Diversity Equality and Childhood: A

Multi-professional Reflection on the Rights of the child

30

83PD0013 Professional identities in Children’s Services. 30

83PD0010 Creativity versus conformity in Children’s Services, 30

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Award title: MA Drama Education

Award Code: (AOS) Birley - 220C Crewe

Brief details: This is a Master’s degree for qualified teachers and

lecturers in schools and colleges, and, in particular, qualified overseas teachers and lecturers. It offers an opportunity to explore the issues and controversies within the field of drama education, to explore the wider field of ‘creative teaching and learning’ and drama’s efficacy in a range of applied contexts. It will also challenge

participants to relate their learning to their own educational/work context.

Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status in their home country.

up to 60 credits

There is no APL/APEL offered for this award. Accreditation of Prior

There is no APL/APEL offered for this award.

Exit Awards PG Certificate in Drama Education any 60 credits below

excluding Dissertation.

PG Diploma in Drama Education any 120 credits below excluding Dissertation. Unit Structure: Core Units Code Title No of credits 22PD0001 Dissertation 60 Optional Units Code Title No of credits

227A0002 Using Drama and Role Play 30

227A0001 Creative Teaching and Learning 30

Practitioners and Issues in Drama Education 30

Applied Theatre 30

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Award title: MA Education

Award Code: (AOS) Birley - PT- 221H (new

code from Sept 13)

Crewe PT – 833K (new code from Sept 13)

Brief details: The MA Education offers a flexible and supportive route

which is equally capable of accommodating practitioners with a specific thematic focus, and those with a more general (but unfocused) interest in postgraduate study. The programme allows a large degree of negotiation in both its substance and content, and the focus of assessment that students produce. As such, it offers a structure that is easily tailored to individual study

patterns, professional priorities and personal interests. It is founded on a core respect for the intellectual business of teaching, and a view that practice and provision is enhanced through academic practice.

learning will be recognised for admission into this award. This may be from any of the following:

up to 60 credits

from an M level PGCE if gained within 5 years of application (evidence required).

This also includes students entering having successfully completed the following awards which have since been discontinued:

PG Certificate Personal, Social and Health Education and Citizenship

PG Certificate Information and Communication Technology

PG Certificate /PG Diploma Religious Education PG Certificate /PG Diploma Education (Secondary) PG Certificate /PG Diploma Education (Secondary) PG Certificate /PG Diploma Urban Education

PG Certificate /PG Diploma Leading and Managing in Children’s Services.

PG Certificate Managing Pupil Behaviour PG Certificate Music Education

PG Certificate Creative Arts Education Accreditation of Prior

Masters level (Level 7) credits awarded within 5 years of application (evidence required).

Students may choose to submit an assessed portfolio based around prior experiential learning in an area of their practice/professional development. This includes NPQH qualifications from the past five years.

Exit Awards PG Certificate in Education: any 60 credits below

excluding dissertation.

PG Diploma in Education: any 120 credits below excluding dissertation.

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Core Units

Code Title No of

credits

22MB0001/83M40001 Dissertation (MA Education) 60

Optional Units

Code Title No of

credits

22PD0003/83PD0003 Current Issues in Education 30

83PD0004/22PD0004 Critical Questions in Education 30

83PD0011 Creativity versus Conformity in Education

83PD0014 Professional identities in Education 30

22PD0002/83PD0002 Tutored Study 30

22PD0007/83PD0007 Innovating Curriculum 30

22C50002/83C50002 Professional Practice Project 30

22DP0001/83DP0001 Reflective Practitioner 30

Any validated unit from Post Graduate Professional Development Programme

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Award title: MA Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs

Award Code: (AOS) Birley

22M7 FT

22IJ PT (new code from Sept 13)

Brief details: This course offers an outstanding experience of academic study of

inclusive education and special educational needs. It is led by highly qualified tutors with substantial experience as educational

psychologists or in senior school or local authority advisory roles. The course is informed by current research and is enriched by links with our highly successful Education and Social Research Institute. It is aimed at teachers and other professionals working in educational settings, offering an outstanding experience of professional

development in inclusive education and special educational needs There are Core Units in ‘Understanding Inclusive Education’ and ‘Researching Inclusive Education’. The MA can be completed by ‘Dissertation’ (60 credits) or by ‘Research Project’ (30 credits).

Guidance is available from the Programme Leader on study pathways and Unit choices.

Option Units focusing on aspects of special educational needs may vary annually and will be subject to sustainable recruitment levels. Timetabling includes evening and weekend sessions during University term times to accommodate part-time students.

Overseas or EU students require IELTS Academic Test 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing. Equivalent qualifications can be accepted including successful completion of MMU Pre-Sessional English Courses. Engagement with additional Academic English courses is a requirement for non-native English speakers with IELTS of less than 7.5; courses are provided free of charge by MMU English Language Service for International Students.

Students are responsible for arranging voluntary or research

placements in schools or other educational settings in the UK or their home country; advice and guidance is available. CRB Disclosure is normally required for access to schools in England, EU and overseas students should bring appropriate documentation from their local police or government agency.

Restrictions and constraints

120 credits must be undertaken BEFORE final (Dissertation or

Research Project) stage, including ‘Research for inclusive education’, for which a ‘condoned pass’ is not sufficient.

Normally, a maximum of 90 credits from previous learning will be recognised for admission into this award. This may be from any of the following: EAS, APL, APEL.

Entry with Advanced Standing (EAS) up to 60 credits

With Masters level credits in a relevant area with appropriate evidence and with the agreement of the Programme Leader, for example:

 an M level PGCE if gained within 5 years of application (evidence required);

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 PGCert (SpLD)

 PGCert (ASC)

This list is not exhaustive, other relevant qualifications can be considered.

Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APL)

up to 60 credits

Masters level (Level 7) credits in a relevant area awarded within 5 years of application and with appropriate evidence, with the agreement of the Programme Leader. For example:

 22CV0011 or 22CV0010 where the assessment has a clear

focus on inclusive education or special educational needs Accreditation of Prior

Experiential Learning (APEL)

up to 60 credits

NPQH award gained in last 5 years may form part of an APEL claim for 60 credits

Exit Awards PG Certificate (Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs):

60 credits including one Core and one Option Unit listed below.

PG Diploma (Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs): 120 credits including at least one Core Unit and up to three Option Units listed below.

Unit Structure: Core Units

Code Title No of

credits

22G00001 Understanding Inclusive Education 30

22D50001 Research for Inclusive Education 30

EITHER: 22M30001 Dissertation 60 OR: 22M30002 Research Project 30 Optional Units Code Title No of credits

22D50006 Developing Inclusive Practice in the Classroom for

NQTs

30 NEW CODE 22G00005

22G00003

New title:

‘Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs’ (SEMH): Developing Inclusive Practice’ (was ‘Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties: developing inclusive practice’)

30

22D50005 Leading inclusive learning: critical perspectives on

equity, diversity and achievement

30

22CDM001 Specific Learning Difficulties: Nature, Assessment

and Intervention

30

22CDM002 Specific Learning Difficulties: Intervention & Practice

of Teaching

30

22CO0001 Understanding Autism Spectrum Conditions 30

22CO0002 Approaches to working with and including young

people with autism spectrum conditions 30

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11 Leading and Supporting Teaching and Learning (old

title)

22BU0006 National Award for SEN Coordination

Coordinating and Developing Provision: Strategic Leadership and Partnership Working (old title)

30 New code from Sept

14:

22BU0008/83BU0008 (old code

22BU0005/83BU0005)

National Award for SEN Coordination

Professional Knowledge and Understanding (new title from Sept 14)

30

New code from Sept 14:

222BU0009/22BU0009 (old code

22BU0006/83BU0006)

Leading and Coordinating Provision (new title from Sept 14)

30

22CC0002 Inclusive teaching for bilingual learners 30

22COM001 Introduction to the Nature and Assessment of SpLD

in FE/HE 30

22COM002 Multisensory Teaching Project for FE/HE 30

22M70003 Tutored Study 30

22M70004 Curriculum Project 30

The following are available for Part time route only

22CW0001 Access and Control of Technology for

Communication and Learning*

30

22CW0002 Assistive technology to support communication and

learning for people with physical and/or communication difficulties *

30

22CW0003 Developing communication using assistive

technology for individuals with complex communication difficulties*

30

22CW0004 Developing Recording Through Technology for

Individuals with Physical and Additional Difficulties* 30 Any validated unit from Post Graduate Professional Development Programme.

30 *Specific units for collaborative partnership with ACE Centre

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Award title: MA Language Education

Award Code: (AOS) Birley - PT – 221K (new

code from Sept 13)

Brief details: This course is for teachers already working in a range of

language related fields in primary and secondary education, who wish to develop their expertise in areas such as; teaching bilingual learners, English as first language and modern foreign languages.

up to 60 credits

Exit Awards PG Certificate in Language Education 60 credits which

must include Language Development below excluding dissertation

PG Certificate in Teaching Bilingual Learners, 60 credits which must comprise of : Language Development and Issues in Language Teaching and Learning

PG Certificate in Teaching of Reading, 60 credits which must comprise of Language Development and

Principles and Practice in Early Reading

PG Diploma in Language Education 120 credits which must include Language Development excluding dissertation

PG Diploma in Teaching Bilingual Learners, 60 credits which must comprise of : Language Development and Issues in Language Teaching and Learning, where the student enters the course with 60 credits of advanced standing excluding dissertation.

PG Diploma in Teaching of Reading, 60 credits which must comprise of Language Development and Principles and Practice in Early Reading, where the student enters the course with 60 credits of advanced standing excluding dissertation.

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13 Unit Structure: Core Units Code Title No of credits 225D0001 Dissertation 60 22CC0001 Language Development 30 Optional Units Code Title No of credits Students must have completed at least one of the following to be eligible for these awards: 22CC0003

New code???

Issues in Language Teaching and Learning (change of title from Issues in MFL Teaching and Learning)

30

225T0002 Principles and Practice in Early Reading 30

22CC0004 Modern Foreign Language in the Primary School ` 30

Options open only to students on MA Language Education routes :

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Award title: MA Maker Teacher

Award Code: (AOS) Birley – PT – 22N2 (new

code from Sept 13)

Crewe

Brief details: This course provides a free standing professional

qualification for practising teachers of art, craft and design. Students are encouraged to re-engage with their own practice as makers and consider how their creative journey might positively enrich and invigorate

approaches to teaching and learning through art, craft and design. Assignment related course input will involve strands such as engagement with the creativity agenda in art, craft and design and with relevant contemporary issues and initiatives, alongside museum and gallery-based research.

up to 60 credits

Exit Awards PG Certificate Teacher Maker any 60 credits below

PG Diploma Teacher Maker any 120 credits below excluding dissertation.

Code Title No of

credits

225F0001 Dissertation (Maker Teacher) 60

Optional Units

Code Title No of

credits Students must have completed at least one of the following to be eligible for these awards:

225P0001 Creativity in Art, Craft and Design Education and

Related Museum and Gallery Contexts.

30

225P0002 Maker Teacher 30

225J0001 Art, Craft and Design Education – Curriculum

Development and Innovation 30

225J0002 The Creative Journey 30

They may also complete units from the following:

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Award title: MA Professional Studies

Award Code: (AOS) Birley 22MF Crewe 83MF

Brief details: The MA Professional Studies offers a flexible and

supportive route tailored for those without QTS, which is equally capable of accommodating practitioners with a specific thematic focus, and those with a more general (but unfocused) interest in postgraduate study. The programme allows a large degree of negotiation in both its substance and content, and the focus of assessment that students produce. As such, it offers a structure that is easily tailored to individual study patterns, professional priorities and personal interests. It is founded on a core respect for the intellectual business of teaching, and a view that practice and provision is enhanced through academic practice.

(EAS)

up to 60 credits

None Appropriate Accreditation of Prior

Students may choose to submit an assessed portfolio based around prior experiential learning in an area of their practice/professional development.

Exit Awards PG Certificate in Professional Studies: any 60 credits

below excluding dissertation.

PG Diploma in Professional Studies: any 120 credits below excluding dissertation.

Code Title No of

credits

22MF0001 /83MF0001 Dissertation (MA Professional Studies) 60

Optional Units

Code Title No of

credits

22PD0002/83PD0002 Tutored Study 30

22PD0007/83PD0007 Innovating Curriculum 30

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Award title: MA Specific Learning Difficulties

Award Code: (AOS) Birley - PT - 221L (new

code from Sept 13)

Crewe 835G

Brief details: This is a postgraduate award for teachers and other

professionals involved in the education of young people and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties. It leads to accreditation with the British Dyslexia Association. It offers an opportunity to explore the issues and dilemmas involved in the field as well as a chance for participants to develop specialist assessment and teaching skills. In line with the requirements of the British Dyslexia Association accreditation, there is a particular emphasis on the use of systematic

multisensory intervention programmes for developing literacy and learning skills

(Dissertation) stage. Entry with Advanced Standing

(EAS)

up to 60 credits Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APL) up to 60 credits

Masters level (Level 7) credits awarded within 5 years of application (evidence required) for courses carrying BDA accreditation at ATS or AMBDA level.

Exit Awards PG Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties any 60

credits below excluding all of the following : Dissertation

Introduction to the Nature and Assessment of SpLD in FE/HE.

Multisensory Teaching Project for FE/HE Psychometric Assessment of SpLD

PG Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties any 120 credits below excluding all of the following:

Dissertation Introduction to the Nature and Assessment of SpLD in FE/HE.

Multisensory Teaching Project for FE/HE Psychometric Assessment of SpLD Unit Structure: Core Units Code Title No of credits 225G0001/835G0001 Dissertation 60 Optional Units Code Title No of credits The following 4 units

22CDM001/ 83CDM001 SpLD: Nature, Assessment and Intervention 30

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22DCM001/ 83DCM001 Support for Learning: Management of SpLD from

Early Years to GCSE

30

22DCM002/ 83DCM002 SpLD: Legal Issues and Consultancy 30

OR the following 4 units

22COM001/83COM001 Introduction to the Nature and Assessment of SpLD

in FE/HE

22COM002/83COM002 Multisensory Teaching Project for FE/HE 30

22D7M001/83D7M001 Psychometric Assessment of SpLD 30

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Award title: MA Teaching

Award Code: (AOS) Birley – PT - 22N1 (new

code from Sept 13)

Crewe 83MK

Brief details: The MA in Teaching is a long established and highly

successful programme aimed at developing the practice of teachers in the early stages of their careers. It has the unique characteristic of beginning with teachers' own classroom and school experiences and developing appropriately rigorous analysis around these in ways that connect to relevant academic theory and research. It is a campus-based programme, taking place over around twenty evening sessions per year.

(EAS)

up to 60 credits

Exit Awards PG Certificate in Teaching any 60 credits below

PG Diploma in Teaching any 120 credits below excluding dissertation. Unit Structure: Core Units Code Title No of credits 22MK0001 / 83MK0001

Dissertation (MA Teaching) 60

Optional Units

Code Title No of

credits Students must have completed at least one of the following to be eligible for these awards:

22CV0002/83CV0002 Understanding Pupil Achievements 30

22DP0001/83DP0001 Reflective Practitioner 30

22DP0002/83DP0002 Practitioners as Change Agents 30

22CV0010/83CV0010 Professional Development for New Teachers in the

Primary Sector

30

22CV0011/83CV0011 Professional Development for New Teachers in the

Secondary /Post Compulsory Sector

30 They may also complete units from the following:

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MA Teaching and Learning

Award Code: (AOS) Birley - PT – 221M (new

code from Sept 13)

Crewe 83MS

Brief details: This award is part of the Teaching & Learning practice

based Programme. It is aimed at both new and experienced teachers in schools and colleges.

The Post Graduate PDP contains a number of different Awards, both of a more generic and flexible nature and those that are specialist to career roles and student groups. The individual Awards are led and managed within an overarching Programme framework that ensures coherence and consistency. This Programme will follow a different delivery model but in all other ways will follow the PPD Programme model.

The MA in Teaching and Learning adds a further offer for students – to take a complementary practice based route. The structure and the progression routes are consistent with other Awards in the Programme.

Credits 180

Restrictions and constraints 120 credits must be undertaken BEFORE final stage.

(EAS)

up to 60 credits

Exit Awards PG Certificate in Teaching and Learning any 60 credits

below excluding dissertation.

PG Diploma in Teaching and Learning any 120 credits below excluding dissertation.

Code Title No of

credits

22MS0007 Professional Enquiry - 1(Dissertation) 30

22MS0008 Professional Enquiry – 2 (Dissertation) 30

Optional Units

Code Title No of

credits

83C50002 / 22C50002 Professional Practice Project 30

22TLM001 Managing Higher education in Further Education 30

22TLM002 Teaching Higher Education in Further Education 30

22TLM003 Teaching, Learning and Assessment 30

22TLM004 Collaboration and Leadership 30

22TLM005 Curriculum Development 30

22TLM006 Inclusive Practice 30

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83C60003

(New title ‘Mentoring for Professional Development’)

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Award title: MA Working with Young People, Community

Education and Development

Award Code: (AOS) Birley: - PT - 221N (new

code from Sept 13)

Crewe

Brief details: A post-qualifying professional development programme

in youth and community work for professionals who are working in the field in youth and community work or related areas.

(EAS)

up to 60 credits

Masters level (Level 7) credits awarded within 5 years of application (evidence required) in an appropriate

discipline Accreditation of Prior

Exit Awards PG Certificate in MA Working with Young People,

Community Education and Development which must include Principles and Practice of Youth and Community Work and one other optional unit.

PG Diploma in MA Working with Young People,

Community Education and Development compromised of Principles and Practice of Youth and Community Work and any optional units.

Code Title No of

credits

22MR0001 Dissertation 60

22PK0001 Principles and Practice of Youth and Community

Work (Post-Qualifying)

30 Optional Units

Code Title No of

credits

22PK0002 All Equal All Different 30

22DS0001 Community Education for Social Change – Theory

and Practice (‘Training the Trainers’)

30

22PD0002 Tutored Study 30

22G60001

New code 22G60003/ 83C60003

Developing Mentoring/Coaching Skills in Context (New title is ‘Mentoring for Professional

Development’)

30

22G60002 Effective Coaching and Mentoring 30

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Award title: MSc Educational Leadership and Management

Award Code: (AOS) Birley – PT – 222M

(new code from Sept 13)

Crewe - PT - 832M (new code from Sept 13) 83ML (FT)

Brief details: This programme provides an award for educational

professionals who are either engaged in meeting the challenges of educational leadership and management, or wish to broaden their understandings in this area. The overall aim is to provide all educational professionals with the knowledge and skills to improve the effectiveness of provision in educational institutions and enhance the achievements of those learning within them. It is open to teachers, lecturers, leaders and other professionals working in an educational context. The Educational Leadership and Management programme is taught, subject to the recruitment of viable groups, at the Crewe (Cheshire) and Birley (Manchester) campuses and at outreach venues.

(Dissertation) stage. Entry with Advanced Standing

(EAS)

up to 60 credits

from an M level PGCE if gained within 5 years of

application (evidence required) or students entering with PG Certificate /PG Diploma Leading and Managing in Children’s Services, which has since been discontinued. In addition, as per the UCET agreement with the National College for School Leadership applicants with National Professional awards (such as NPQH) will be granted ‘advanced standing’ to the programme dependent upon the nature of the award and upon a written reflection on the learning undertaken.

APL/APEL will be acceptable as per the programme definitive document.

NPQH award (or its equivalent) gained within the last 5 years may form part of an APEL claim for 60 credits

Exit Awards PG Certificate in Educational Leadership and

Management any 60 credits excluding dissertation.

PG Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management any 120 credits excluding dissertation.

Code Title No of

credits 22MM0001/83MM0001 Dissertation (MSc Educational Leadership and

Management)

60 Optional Units

(27)

23 credits

22CB0001/83CB0001 Resource Management in Educational settings 30

22CB0002/83CB0002 Leading Change in Learning Organisations 30

22CB0003/83CB0003 Skills for Middle Leaders 30

22DF0001/83DF0001 Effectiveness and Improvement in Educational

Settings

30

22DF0002/83DF0002 The Consultancy Project 30

2275M001/8375M001 Educational Context, Policy and Organisation in

Education 30

2275M002/8375M002 Practitioner Research Methodology 30

22MM0002 (Need to create Crewe Code)

Tutored Study (MSc Educational Leadership and Management)

30

22MM0003 Curriculum Project (MSc Educational Leadership

and Management) 30

22G60002 Effective Coaching and Mentoring 30

83PD0015 Professional Identities in Educational Leadership

83PD0012 Creativity Versus Conformity in Educational

Leadership

221N0001 Investigating Co-operatives, Values and Education

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Award title: MSc Science Technology Engineering and

Mathematics

Award Code: (AOS) Birley – PT - 221P (new

code from Sept 13)

Crewe

Brief details: This award allows students to have the opportunity to

follow units, which are related to the subjects of Science, Maths, or technology. In all the taught units, there is an opportunity to focus on individual interests and

professional areas related to individual schools’ needs.

(EAS)

up to 60 credits

Exit Awards PG Certificate in STEM education any 60 credits below

PG Diploma in STEM education any 120 credits below excluding dissertation. Unit Structure: Core Units Code Title No of credits 225H0001 Dissertation in S.T.E.M 60 Optional Units Code Title No of credits

225H0002 Tutored Study (S.T.E.M) 30

225L0002 The Pedagogy of Basic Astronomy 30

225L0001 Plant Science in the Primary Curriculum 30

225L0003 Supporting Maths NQT in the Induction Year 30

225L0004 Misconceptions in Advanced Level Mathematics 30

225L0006 Developing Mathematics Learning and Teaching in

the Early Years and Primary Settings

30

225R0001 Developing Teacher Pedagogy in Science 30

225R0003 Exploring Mathematics Teaching 30

225R0004 Managing Mathematics for the Primary Specialist

teacher

30

225R0005 Supporting the Design and Technology NQT in the

Induction Year

30

225R0006 Supporting the NQTs in S.T.E.M. 30

22PD0005 Curriculum Project 30

22PD949P Mathematics for the Primary Specialist Teacher 30

225R0009 Leading Mathematics as a specialist in the Primary

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25

225R0008 Becoming a Specialist in Mathematics in the Primary

School

(30)

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Award title: Post Graduate Certificate in Mentoring and Coaching

Post Graduate Diploma in Mentoring and Coaching

Award Code: Birley 22DU Crewe 83DU

Brief details: This award recognises that mentors and coaches in

schools, who support colleagues either when they are training, new to a school, becoming established in a school or undertaking further academic awards. The award

recognises the need for mentors and coaches to have specific interpersonal skills as well as a background knowledge in the theory of mentoring and coaching.

Restrictions: This can be awarded as a PG Diploma

where the student enters the course with 60 credits of advanced standing e.g. PGCE.

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (up to 30 credits)

Subject to tutor discretion, previous training and experience students may apply for the APEL Route – Mentoring for Professional Development – 22G60010 - which runs alongside the taught unit 22G60002/83C60003

Exit Awards None

Unit Structure: Core Units Code Title No of credits 22G60003/83C60003 22G60010

Mentoring for Professional Development

Mentoring for Professional Development (APEL Route)

30 30

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Award title: Postgraduate Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties

(FE/HE)

Award Code: Birley 22D7 Crewe 83D7

Brief details: This is a postgraduate award for teachers and other

professionals involved in the education of

young people and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties. It leads to accreditation with the British Dyslexia

Association. It offers an opportunity to explore the issues and dilemmas involved in the field as well as a chance for participants to develop specialist assessment and teaching skills.

Restrictions: Applicants must hold a recognised teaching qualification

and have experience of working with students with dyslexia. Applicants may not, normally, use an Initial Teaching

Qualification (e.g. B Ed., CertEd (FAHE), Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or similar award for exemption claims as this is the normal entry requirement for the Programme. However, if an Initial Teaching

Qualification contains a subject specialism in Specific Learning Difficulties, then exemption claims can be

considered for any components that were additional to the normal requirements of the Initial Teaching Qualification (e.g. specialist dyslexia teaching) and were assessed at the required level.

APEL is not available in this phase of the award. APL may be awarded, usually only for applicants who have completed BDA accredited courses

Exit Awards PgCert in Specific Learning Difficulties any 60 credits below

excluding: Psychometric Assessment of SpLD and Consultancy and Co-Morbidity.

Assessment Notes: The Specific Learning Difficulties Programme contains

awards that have to conform to criteria laid down by a professional association, the programme is, therefore, expected to meet both the relevant TDA or QAA criteria and the specific professional criteria laid down by the association (the British Dyslexia Association) for ALSA (Accredited Learning Support Assistant), ATS (Approved Teacher Status) and AMBDA (Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association).

Attendance normally for the Postgraduate Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties (schools and FE/HE) is 90% in order to enable the students to meet the professional requirements for BDA accreditation .

Miscellaneous Notes: General Admissions Policy

I. The Specific Learning Difficulties programmes, which have a linear, specialist nature, will have only a single intake each year.

II. All applicants seeking admission as individuals will normally be interviewed. The interview provides an

opportunity to discuss the applicant’s professional

development needs and ensure that they are in a position to undertake all the programme related tasks including the practice of teaching.

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LEA, schools or services (and Partnerships), where selection may, in the first instance, be made by the LEA, school, services or Partner, Programme Leaders must be satisfied that all participants meet the admissions requirements.

A group meeting with all potential participants will be held prior to registration, replacing individual interviews, but serving the purposes of

• introducing the importance of ‘needs assessment’ within

the programme

• clarifying programme requirements.

(Individual interviews will be available on request) Applicants will normally need to:

 have a first degree (or appropriate experience and professional qualifications)

 have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

 have a minimum of two year’s teaching experience

 satisfy at interview that they are able to undertake all the programme related tasks

Code Title No of

credits 22COM001/83COM001 Introduction to the Nature and Assessment of SpLD

in FE/HE

30

22COM002/83COM002 Multisensory Teaching Project for FE/HE 30

22D7M001/83D7M001 Psychometric Assessment of SpLD 30

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Award title: Postgraduate Certificate Education Leadership and

Management

Award Code: Birley 22CB

22E6 - (new code from Sept 13)

Crewe

Brief details: This programme for middle managers in integrated

Children’s Services, is based on the recommendations and principles outlined in the National Framework for Children’s Services.

This programme provides an award for educational professionals who are either engaged in meeting the challenges of educational leadership and management, or wish to broaden their understandings in this area. The overall aim is to provide all educational professionals with the knowledge and skills to improve the effectiveness of provision in educational institutions and enhance the achievements of those learning within them. It is open to teachers, lecturers, leaders and other professionals working in an educational context e.g. Children’s Services or school business managers.

Restrictions: As part of a collaborative programme only

None

Exit Awards None

Unit Structure: Core/Option Units

Code Title No of

credits

22CB0001 Resource Management in Educational settings 30

22CB0002 Leading Change in Learning Organisations 30

22CB0003/83CB0003 Skills in Middle Leaders 30

2275M001 Educational Context Policy and Organisation in

Education

30

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30

Award title: Postgraduate Certificate Inclusive Education and

Special Educational Needs (Assistive Technology)

Award Code: Birley 22E5 Crewe

Brief details: This is a specialist postgraduate award made to teachers

and other professionals working with people who have complex physical and communication difficulties. The course provides training in the assessment, provision and use of assistive technology which is essential in giving the client group a voice.

Restrictions: This is a validated programme and delivered only by Ace

Centre. Accreditation of Prior

Experiential Learning (up to 30 credits)

None

Exit Awards None

Optional Units

Code Title No of

credits

22CW0001 Access and control of technology for communication

and learning.

30

22CW0002 Assistive technology to support communication and

learning for people with physical and/or communication difficulties

30

22CW0003 Developing communication using assistive

technology for individuals with complex communication difficulties.

30

22CW0004 Developing recording through technology for

individuals with physical and additional difficulties

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Award title: Postgraduate Certificate Science Technology

Engineering and Mathematics

Award Code: Birley 22G9 Crewe

Brief details: These units are linked to a national programme Maths

Advanced Skills Teacher ( MaST) that was funded by DfE. The units of study are designed to meet the external body requirements.

Restrictions: None

None

Exit Awards None

Core units

Code Title No of

credits

225R0004 Managing Mathematics for the Primary Specialist 30

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Award title: Post Graduate Certificate Teaching & Learning

(Vocational Training)

Award Code: (AOS) Birley Crewe

Brief details: This is a postgraduate award open only to students who

have been accepted into the university as a result of a contractual agreement between MMU and Technical and Vocational Training Corporation Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to provide a bespoke qualification in design deliver and assess training programmes. This award will be delivered over an approx 12 week period (fulltime)

Restrictions and constraints Open only to students as part of “implementation

programme” Entry with Advanced Standing

(EAS)

up to 60 credits

None

Exit Awards N/A

Code Title No of

credits

new Introduction to the principles of teaching learning and

assessment in training contexts

30

new Teaching learning and assessment in training

contexts

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Award title: Postgraduate Certificate The National Award for Special

Educational Needs Coordinator

Award Code: Birley: 22GD/22GE Crewe: 83GD/83GE

Brief details: The National Award will be assessed by two Level 7 Unit

assignments (30 Credits each) that will also evidence 55 identified Teaching Agency Learning Outcomes. There will also be a 30 credit Practice Credit Unit comprised of specific activities generated in the taught sessions, assessed by pass or fail that meet specified Teaching Agency Learning Outcomes.

These Teaching Agency specified Learning Outcomes, are listed in the attached Appendix 1.

Restrictions: Campus- QTS, over two years of teaching experience,

agreement of school to work in collaboration with the SENCo on matters of SEN

TA funded- QTS, new to the role of SENCo after September 1st 2008

Accreditation of Prior Learning (up to 30 credits)

With Masters level credits in a relevant area with appropriate evidence and with the agreement of the Programme Leader, for example an assignment which strongly contributes to meeting the learning outcomes of the course.

Exit Awards There is an interim exit award for students enrolled on the

National Award for SEN Coordination who have successfully completed the two level 7 assignments but who have failed to complete the 30 credit Practice Credit Unit. This award is ‘PG Cert: Developing the Role of the SENCo’

Code Title No of

credits New code from Sept

14:

22BU0005/83BU0005)

30

222BU0009/22BU0009 (old code

22BU0006/83BU0006)

30

22BU0007/83BU0007 National Award for S.E.N. Coordination Practice

Credit Unit

30 Practice credits

(38)

34

EXIT AWARDS ONLY

(39)

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Award title: Postgraduate Certificate: Developing the Role of the

SENCo

Award Code: Birley: 22GD/22GE Crewe: 83GD/83GE

Brief details: This Award is and interim exit award for students enrolled

on the National Award for SEN Coordination who have successfully completed the two level 7 assignments but who have failed to complete the 30 credit Practice Credit Unit. Two Pathways: campus-based CPD; and TA-funded partner and non-partner authorities. Two 30 credit Units.

The National Award will be assessed by two Level 7 Unit assignments (30 Credits each) that will also evidence 55 identified Teaching Agency Learning Outcomes. There will also be a Practice Credit Unit comprised of specific activities generated in the taught sessions, assessed by pass or fail that meet specified teaching Agency Learning Outcomes. These Teaching Agency specified Learning

Restrictions: Campus- QTS, over one year of teaching experience,

agreement of school to work in collaboration with the SENCo on matters of SEN

TA funded- QTS, new to the role of SENCo after September 1st 2008

With Masters level credits in a relevant area with appropriate evidence and with the agreement of the Programme Leader, for example an assignment which strongly contributes to meeting the learning outcomes of the course.

Exit Awards None

Code Title No of

14:

22BU0005/83BU0005)

30

222BU0009/22BU0009 (old code

22BU0006/83BU0006)

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Award title: Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma

Teaching Bilingual Learners

Award Code:

Brief details: This postgraduate award is only awarded where the student

has not progressed to complete the dissertation to the award MA Language Education but have completed the units below. This course is for teachers already working in a range of language related fields in primary and secondary education, who wish to develop their expertise in teaching bilingual learners.

Credits 60/120 Credits at M Level (Level 7)

Restrictions: A Postgraduate Diploma can only be awarded when the

student enters the course with 60 credits of advanced standing excluding dissertation.

Exit Awards None

Unit Structure: Core Units Code Title No of credits 22CC0001 Language Development 30 22CC0003 New code??

Issues in Language Teaching and Learning (change of title from Issues in MFL Teaching and Learning

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Award title: Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma

Teaching of Reading

Award Code:

Brief details: This postgraduate award is only awarded where the student

has not progressed to complete the dissertation to the award MA Language Education but have completed the units below. The course is for teachers already working in a range of language related fields in primary and secondary education, who wish to develop their expertise in English as a first language

Credits 60/120 Credits at M Level (Level 7)

Restrictions: A Postgraduate Diploma can only be awarded when the

student enters the course with 60 credits of advanced standing excluding dissertation.

Exit Awards None

Code Title No of

credits

22CC0001 Language Development 30

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Award title: Postgraduate Diploma Special Educational Needs

(interim exit award only)

Award Code: Birley: Crewe:

Brief details: An interim exit award available for students who have

completed the Post Graduate Certificate (National Award for SEN Coordination) and the Postgraduate Certificate

(Specific Learning Difficulties). May be awarded where these students elect to enrol for MA (Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs) but fail to complete this award.

Credits 120 Credits at Level 7

Restrictions: Interim exit award only, for those students who have

completed the PG Cert: the National Award for SENCO and the PG Cert Specific Learning Difficulties

None

Exit Awards None

Code Title No of

14:

22BU0005/83BU0005)

30

222BU0009/22BU0009 (old code

22BU0006/83BU0006)

30

22CDM001 Specific Learning Difficulties: Nature, Assessment

and Intervention

30

22CDM002 Specific Learning Difficulties: Intervention & Practice

of Teaching

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Awards For Existing Students only

enrolled prior to Sept 13 but not yet

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Award title: MSc Education Business Management

Award Code: (AOS) Birley Crewe 8330

Brief details: This is a postgraduate award for School Business

Managers and other professionals involved engaged in meeting the challenges of educational management. It offers an opportunity to explore the issues and dilemmas involved in the field as well as a chance for participants to undertake a practitioner research project in their own place of work.

Restrictions and constraints Only open to existing students enrolled prior to Sept 13

but not yet completed award at Sept 13 Entry with Advanced Standing

(EAS)

up to 60 credits

See restrictions Accreditation of Prior

See restrictions

Exit Awards PG Certificate in MSc Education Business Management

any 60 credits below excluding Dissertation

PG Diploma in MSc Education Business Management any 120 credits below excluding Dissertation

Unit Structure: Core Units Code Title No of credits 8375M010 Dissertation * 60 Optional Units Code Title No of credits

8375M003 Strategic Leadership for Educational Business

Managers

30

8375M004 Critical Intelligences of Leadership 30

8375M005 Coaching and Mentoring 30

8375M006 Key Issues in Education Business Management 30

8375M007 Education Business Management Consultancy 30

83C50002 Professional Practice Project 30

8375M008 Sustainable Development 30