Education Studies (Full-time) MA/PGDip/PGCert at Bangor University
| Education Studies (Full-time) MA/PGDip/PGCert at Bangor University | |
| Course Duration | 1 Years |
| Course Intake | September, January |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Tution Fees | £ 16,500 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 0 |
| PTE | 62 |
In this rapidly changing world, a postgraduate course can serve different needs and give you that extra edge that today’s employers are looking for, or secure that much-needed promotion. Whatever your academic or professional goals, the School of Education’s long tradition of academic excellence will help you get there.
Our full-time Education Studies MA is a 15 month taught programme that caters for the needs of those who wish to gain an MA degree through intensive full-time study. The course has been designed to appeal to both home and international students.
- Curriculum Development (30 credits)
- Educational Leadership and Management (30 credits)
- Research methods (30 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
- Placement module (students will have a period of placement in local schools) (20 credits)
And either
- Assessment in Education ( 30 credits). There may also be choices from modules running on the Part Time MA Education Studies course e.g. Digital Competency – Teaching and Learning (an on-line module) and Behaviour Management
Or, (for international students wishing to study English language at post-graduate level)
- Academic Writing & Grammar (10 credits)
- Advanced Vocabulary Use & Reading (10 credits)
- Speaking & Listening (10 credits)
Some teaching may take place at the weekend and late afternoon.
Placements
You will be able to undertake your placement at either a nursery, primary, secondary or special education school or at a college of Further Education where you will observe classroom teaching, management, curricula and assessment strategies used by teachers and have first-hand experience of the UK education system. Placements will also allow you to reflect on your studies and observe how the theory is put into practice, which will help your further development and professional competence.
All students must complete the placement module successfully to pass the course.
*Students must ensure they bring all documentation for a criminal record check to the School of Education at the start of the course. Students cannot be placed at school without the required criminal record check.
Bangor University Highlights
| Type of University | Public |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Rank | Top 10 UK University for Student Satisfaction (2019) |
| Intake Season | January and September |
| Number of Programs available | 250 undergraduate and over 150 graduate |
| Academic Departments | 14 |
| Test Scores Accepted | IELTS or equivalent |
| Graduate Employment Rate | 93% |
| Financial Aid | Available as Scholarships and Awards |
Bangor University Cost of Attendance
Bangor University Tuition Fee
Fee for the available programs varies for different courses as per their level and type. Tuition fee for some of the popular courses has been compiled as follows:
Undergraduate Courses
| Name of Program | Tuition Fee (September 2020, in GBP, per year) |
|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities | 14,500 |
| Business, Economics, Management & Marketing | 14,800 |
| Computer Science | 16,300 |
| Electronic Engineering | 16,800 |
| Nursing | 18,000 |
| Law | 14,800 |
Graduate Courses (2020 intake)
| Name of Program | Taught-based programs fee (in GBP, per year) | Research-based programs fee (in GBP, per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities | 15,000 | 14,500 |
| MBA/ Business Studies | 17,000 | 16,800 |
| Computer Science | 16,100 | 17,800 |
| Electronic Engineering | 16,800 | 17,800 |
| Psychology | 16,800 | 18,300 |
| Law | 15,500 | 15,000 |
Cost of living
International students are highly advised to have an idea of the expenses required to survive in a foreign land. While it is difficult to reveal an exact amount required, a rough estimated amount required for accommodation, travel and stay for aspirants looking to study in the UK is around 900 to 1100 GBP, per month for a single student living in Bangor.
A detailed list of expenses would look something like as has been tabulated below:
| Type of Expenditure | Cost (in GBP, per month) |
|---|---|
| Meals | 74 |
| Transportation | 80 |
| Clothing | 42 |
| Personal Care | 12 |
| Phone and Internet | 27 |
| Bangor University Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £ 12,500 |
| Postgraduate | 15,300 |
| Bangor University Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | £ 5,500 |
| Campus accommodation | £ 4,500 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| Bangor University English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 78 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 78 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| Bangor University University Contact Details |
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| Bangor University Address |
| Bangor,Gwynedd Bangor LL57 2DG |
| Bangor University Email |
| internationalenquiries@bangor.ac.uk |
| Bangor University Phone |
| +44 (0)1248 383659 |