Master of Arts Education StudiesAwarded by: Bangor University, UK

Programme Objectives

The MA Education Studies programme will offer a course of study that is academically challenging and relevant to a wide range of educational contexts. The aim is to enhance students’ knowledge and conceptual understanding of a range of contemporary educational issues. A wide variety of teaching methods is used during the programme; including lectures, seminars and tutorials. The degree programme is assessed using a variety of methods; including essay, report, presentation, and dissertation.

The main educational aims of the programme are:

  • Provide a supportive learning environment appropriate to postgraduate study and research
  • Offer a programme that is academically challenging and relevant to a wide range of educational contexts
  • Enhance the knowledge and conceptual understanding of a range of educational issues
  • Share innovative and inspirational experiences that stimulate learning
  • Present a critical framework within which students can develop their own responses to contemporary educational issues
  • Contribute to the continuing professional development of students on each pathway – teachers and lecturers, leaders and managers

There are two pathways available in the programme, one for ‘Teachers and Lecturers’ and one for ‘Leaders and Managers’. Each pathway consists of four taught modules and a dissertation.

Award

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Master of Arts Education Studies from Bangor University, UK.

Why Bangor University

Founded in 1884, dedicated to academic excellence for more than 130 years, Bangor University is one of the oldest and most prestigious degree awarding institutions in the UK.
 

  • Ranked among the Top 2% of Global Higher Education Institutions in the World - The Times Higher Education World University 2015/16
  • World ranking 107th for International Outlook - Times Higher Education World Ranking 2015/2016
  • Top 10 UK University for Teaching Quality - The Times and Sunday Times League Table 2016
  • Top 10 UK University for Student Satisfaction - National Student Survey 2015
  • Top 15 UK University for Student Experience - The Times and Sunday Times League Table 2016
  • 90% of Bangor graduates progressed to employment or further study within 6 months of graduation - Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2015/16 
  • A member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Bangor University is listed in Ministry of Manpower (MOM)* List of Acceptable Institutes for Training Employment Pass         *www.mom.gov.sg

Adult Learners - Theory/Method

Intercultural Education

Research Methods in Education

Dissertation

In addition to the core modules, students will be expected to complete one more relevant fixed module dependent upon their career choice.

Students on Leaders and Managers Pathway
Students under this pathway will undertake the Educational Leadership module following module in addition to the four core modules above.

Students on Teachers and Lecturers Pathway
Students under this pathway will undertake Placement module in addition to the four core modules above.

 

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)

Click here to download profiles of lecturers.

Duration & Intakes

Full-time  
 Duration  Commencement  Completion
 15 Months  September 2023  November 2024

 

Part-time  
 Duration  Commencement  Completion
 24 Months  September 2023  September 2025

 

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST)
Full-time S$23,220.00 S$700.00 - S$1,468.00
Part-time

Application fees: S$162.00

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
   Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Full-time and Part-time contact hours :

1. Full-time MA Education Studies: Total of 111 Face-to-Face Contact Hours
*Distance Learning hours not included

  • Adult Learners – theory/Method (Fly-in) @ 30 Hours
  • Research Methods (Fly-in faculty) @ 30 Hours
  • Intercultural Education @ 12 Hours (by Local Tutor on top of Distance Learning)
  • Dissertation @ 12 Hours (by Local Tutor on top of Distance Learning)
  • Placement / Education Leadership @ 12 Hours (by Local Tutor on top of Distance Learning)
  • Additional 15-hours intensive workshop on Academic Writing (with Harvard Referencing) and Critical Thinking Skills

2. Part-time MA Education Studies: Total of 75 Face-to-Face Contact Hours
*Distance Learning hours not included

  • Adult Learners – theory/Method (Fly-in) @ 30 Hours
  • Research Methods (Fly-in faculty) @ 30 Hours
  • Intercultural Education @ 0 Hours (Full Distance Learning) + 5 Hours (by Local Tutor on top of Distance Learning)
  • Dissertation @ 0 Hours (Full Distance Learning) + 5 Hours (by Local Tutor on top of Distance Learning)
  • Placement / Education Leadership @ 0 Hours (Full Distance Learning) + 5 Hours (by Local Tutor on top of Distance Learning)
  • Additional ONLINE (15-hours) intensive workshop on Academic Writing (with Harvard Referencing) and Critical Thinking Skills – not inclusive in the 75 face-to-Face Contact Hours.

 

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be age 21 and above, and must obtain one of the following requirements:

  • A UK Bachelor Degree with at least a lower 2nd class honours classification OR
  • An overseas degree-level qualification and grade which are equivalent to a UK honours degree with a 2nd class grade. A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience is required. OR
  • Candidates without a degree or required grade may also be considered on the basis of possessing other qualifications and having at least 2 years of relevant work experience in Education

Other requirements:

  • One academic reference
  • One employer reference
  • Personal statement/statement of purpose

 

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to meet one of the following requirements:

IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 18)

OR

Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)

OR

Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pass MDIS English Placement Test

OR 

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Equivalent

 

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

 

Study Loans

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 TCC Limited  +65 6319 3700   http://www.tcc.org.sg
 DBS Bank  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 629 2265  http://www.maybank2u.com.sg

 

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 Standard Chartered Bank  1800 747 7000  http://www.standardchartered.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 968 2265  http://www.maybank.com.sg
 UOB  1800 226 6121  http://www.uob.com.sg
 OCBC  1800 363 3333  http://www.ocbc.com.sg
 DBS  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com
 POSB  1800 339 6666  http://www.posb.com.sg
 AMEX (Only 24 Months)  -  https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg

 

Duration & Intakes

Full-time  
 Duration  Commencement  Completion
 15 Months  September 2023  November 2024

*Intake month is subject to change

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST)
Full-time S$27,864.00 S$600.00 - S$2,345.00

Application fees: S$486.00

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
   Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Full-time MA Education Studies: Total of 111 Face-to-Face Contact Hours
*Distance Learning hours not included

  • Adult Learners – theory/Method (Fly-in) @ 30 Hours
  • Research Methods (Fly-in faculty) @ 30 Hours
  • Intercultural Education @ 12 Hours (by Local Tutor on top of Distance Learning)
  • Dissertation @ 12 Hours (by Local Tutor on top of Distance Learning)
  • Placement / Education Leadership @ 12 Hours (by Local Tutor on top of Distance Learning)
  • Additional 15-hours intensive workshop on Academic Writing (with Harvard Referencing) and Critical Thinking Skills

 

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be age 21 and above, and must obtain one of the following requirements:

  • A UK Bachelor Degree with at least a lower 2nd class honours classification OR
  • An overseas degree-level qualification and grade which are equivalent to a UK honours degree with a 2nd class grade. A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience is required. OR
  • Candidates without a degree or required grade may also be considered on the basis of possessing other qualifications and having at least 2 years of relevant work experience in Education

Other requirements:

  • One academic reference
  • One employer reference
  • Personal statement/statement of purpose

 

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to meet one of the following requirements:

IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 18)

OR

Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)

OR

Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pass MDIS English Placement Test

OR 

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Equivalent

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.

For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:


Mr Douglas Koh | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9430 1901 | Email: douglas_kohfb@mdis.edu.sg
Mr Wilson Neo| Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9673 3392 | Email: wilson_neows@mdis.edu.sg

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Quick Information

Duration of Course
Full-time: 15 months
Part-time: 24 months 

Award
MASTERS 

Commencement Dates

Full-time Programmes
Sep 2023

Part-time Programmes
Sep 2023

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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