Programme Specifications

Education (Wales): Leadership


1 : Awarding Institution / Body
Aberystwyth University

2a : Teaching Institution / University
Aberystwyth University

2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)


Information provided by School of Education:



3a : Programme accredited by
Aberystwyth University

3b : Programme approved by
Aberystwyth University

4 : Final Award
Master of Arts

5 : Programme title
Education (Wales): Leadership

6 : UCAS code
X3PG3

7 : QAA Subject Benchmark


Information provided by School of Education:

There is not a specific Masters level subject benchmark statement relating to Education. Reference has been made to the QAA UK Revised Quality Code for Higher Education (2018) level seven qualification descriptors as well as the UK Quality Code, Advice and Guidance: COURSE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT.



8 : Date of publication


Information provided by School of Education:

September 2023



9 : Educational aims of the programme


Information provided by School of Education:

The MA Education (Wales) programme specification an be found here:

  • English: ttps://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Programme-Specification-(Eng).pdf

  • Cymraeg: ttps://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Manyleb-Rhaglen-(Cym).pdf



10 : Intended learning outcomes


Information provided by School of Education:

The MA Education (Wales) programme specification an be found here:

  • English: ttps://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Programme-Specification-(Eng).pdf

  • Cymraeg: ttps://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Manyleb-Rhaglen-(Cym).pdf



10.1 : Knowledge and understanding


Information provided by School of Education:

The MA Education (Wales) programme specification an be found here:

  • English: ttps://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Programme-Specification-(Eng).pdf

  • Cymraeg: ttps://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Manyleb-Rhaglen-(Cym).pdf



10.2 : Skills and other attributes


Information provided by School of Education:

The MA Education (Wales) programme specification an be found here:

  • English: ttps://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Programme-Specification-(Eng).pdf

  • Cymraeg: ttps://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Manyleb-Rhaglen-(Cym).pdf



10.3 : Transferable/Key skills


Information provided by School of Education:

The MA Education (Wales) programme specification an be found here:

English: ttps://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Programme-Specification-(Eng).pdf

Cymraeg: ttps://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/sell/pdf/maeducation/MA-Education-(Wales)---Manyleb-Rhaglen-(Cym).pdf



11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards



MA Education (Wales): Leadership [X3PG3]

Academic Year: 2024/2025 scheme - available from 2022/2023

Duration (studying Full-Time): 3 years

Part 1 Rules

Year 1 Core (60 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
EDM2020

Pedagogy and Practice

Semester 2
EDM2120

Evidence-informed Practice

EDM2220

Collaborative and Professional Practice

*endsem-S*

Year 2 Core (20 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 2
EDM3300

Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills

EDM3320

Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills

*endsem-S*

Year 2 Options

Dewiswch dau fodiwl / Choose two modules

Semester 1
ADM3020

Arwain Newid Sefydliadol

EDM3020

Leading Organisational Change

Semester 2
ADM3720

Arwain o Fewn ac Ar Draws Systemau Addysg

EDM3720

Leading Within and Across Education Systems

ADM2620

Arwain a Rheoli gweithwyr addysg proffesiynol

EDM2620

Leading and Managing Education Professionals

*endsem-S*

Final Year Core (60 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 3
EDM3260

Dissertation


12 : Support for students and their learning
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an important role within the overall framework for supporting students and their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.

13 : Entry Requirements
Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk

14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.

15 : Regulation of Assessment
Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.

15.1 : External Examiners
External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by Faculties and Academic Board at university level.

16 : Indicators of quality and standards
The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered successfully.