The MA Adult Literacy, Lifelong Learning and Development: International Perspectives is designed for those working in adult education and basic literacy – whether in policy, planning and evaluation roles or as teachers, NGO activists and literacy facilitators. Whilst many of our students will be working in countries of the global South, in Asia, Africa and South America, the course is also appropriate for those in the UK, US or Europe who are interested in developing a new perspective on their work. If you have a real interest in the field of adult literacy and lifelong learning, even if you have not had much first-hand experience, we can consider your application.
Degree Subject: Educational Studies or Social Science
Degree Classification: UK 2.1 or equivalent
Special Entry Requirements: Relevant teaching experience desirable
Compulsory Study (160 credits)
Students must study the following modules for 160 credits:
ADULT LITERACY AND LIFELONG LEARNING: POLICY PERSPECTIVES
BASIC ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY: LOOKING AT LEARNING AND TEACHING APPROACHES
CRITICAL READING
DISSERTATION
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS
LITERACY, DEVELOPMENT AND ADULT LEARNING: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CONCEPTS
Option A Study (20 credits)
Students will select 20 credits from the following modules:
AN INTRODUCTION TO KEY CONCEPTS AND IDEAS IN EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES
ASSESSMENT: PRINCIPLES, ISSUES AND PRACTICE
EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND PRACTICE FOR DEVELOPMENT
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN PRACTICE
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
KEY STUDIES INTO THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS ACROSS EDUCATIONAL LEVELS
KEY THEORIES IN RESEARCH INTO THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS
PEDAGOGIES IN EDUCATIONAL CONTEXTS: PERSPECTIVES AND PRACTICES
THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS
Our graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects. A high proportion of our Masters graduates occupy senior posts in schools, universities and ministries all over the world.
The University of East Anglia provides a professional Careers Centre and, together with the School´s Academic Careers Adviser, we will help students to pursue their chosen career path and develop their employability skills.
