Technology and Education Futures

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area such as social sciences*, humanities or education. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

*Accepted social science subjects include:

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Area and Development Studies
• Criminology
• Demography
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Economic and Social History
• Education
• Environmental Planning
• Human Geography
• International Relations
• Law
• Linguistics
• Management and Business Studies
• Media and Communication Studies
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Studies
• Psychology
• Science and Technology Studies
• Social Policy
• Social Statistics, Methods, and Computing
• Social Work
• Socio Legal Studies
• Sociology

We welcome applications from students who hold qualifications and degrees that are not in education. These may include degrees and qualifications undertaken in the social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, arts or business studies. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and every application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We would encourage applicants to use their personal statement to indicate their interests in education and any relevant work experience.

Some modules require Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Months of entry

September

Course content

• Learn about how technology impacts learning, the curriculum and possible futures of education
• Develop a thorough understanding of the complex relationship between education and technology
• Develop in-depth knowledge and skills around new approaches to teaching and learning, focusing on a variety of new and emerging educational technologies, teaching thinking and teaching for creativity.
• Learn about important issues and current discussions related to 21st Century education
• Join a diverse and international student community that brings together a wealth of different educational and cultural experiences and perspectives

Our two Technology and Education Futures modules will develop your understanding and knowledge around approaches to learning and teaching which meet the needs of learners in the 21st century. The Education Studies module will expose you to the range of possible approaches to educational studies, helping you to contextualise some of the teaching and learning approaches you learn about in other modules.

Optional modules enable you to tailor your programme according to your professional and academic interests. “Reflecting on Educational Practices” offers skills which can be helpful in finding employment following the course. The dissertation or portfolio offers you the opportunity to develop follow your own research passions, either by doing a research study in an area you are interested in, or through the creation of an authentic practice-based artefact that is relevant to a current issue in education.

You must take 180 credits in total to qualify with an MA qualification. This will either consist of taught modules to the value of 120 credits and a dissertation worth 60 credits, or a combination of modules, dissertation and accredited prior learning or experience.

Information for international students

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. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit the postgraduate study pages on our website.