Master Degree in Philosophy of Education
Are you dreaming of having a top university master degree…but never been able to justify taking the time out to study?
Management Development Centre International (MDCI) may have the answer for you.
Join over 7000 international students from Europe, USA and the rest of the world.
MDCI has developed a unique partnership with University of South Africa (UNISA) to offer locally supported distance education programmes specifically for working people.
UNISA – The “MEGA” University
The main partner of MDCI for this programme is the highly regarded University of South Africa (UNISA) – classed as one of the 11 leading very large universities. Founded in 1873, UNISA gained its University Royal Charter in 1876. It became the world’s first completely Distance Education University in 1946.
We can now offer: the degree of master of education - with specialisation in philosophy of education
Purpose
This programme aims to equip students with advanced theoretical knowledge, professional skills and applied competence by means of Educational Research in aspects of the Adult Education. A field-specific portfolio module gives students the opportunity to interact creatively with the course work in their work environments.
How it Works
The method of teaching this course is highly innovative. We call it “locally supported distance education” : learning through University supplied materials and MDCI administration and resource centres. It is based on MDCI “On- location” method of teaching which is so successful for postgraduate study here in the Middle East.
Locally Supported Distance Education
A specially designed study method based on Unisa’s extensive competence in distance education. This expertise is supplemented locally by MDCI’s considerable experience in supporting over 500 postgraduate students close to their homes but distant from the university.
Advantages of Locally Supported Distance Education
· Flexibility: you study at your own pace · Convenience: you study from home · Local administrative support: through MDCI’s regional offices · On-line support: through Unisa’s Student on Line (SOL) system · Telephone and email support: from Unisa faculty · On-line library access: for the your all-important research materials (journals, books, papers, etc) · Textbook ordering facility: speedy service at reasonable prices for your books.
curriculum The curriculum comprises 5 modules and a dissertation of limited scope.
THE MODULES ARE AS FOLLOWS: one fundamental module:
plus three core modules:
plus one elective module from the following:
completion of curriculum
Students are strongly advised to enroll for this qualification in the following manner:
The extent of the work in the five structured modules is such that students will find it very difficult to complete all the requirements in one year.
Students who have completed the course work but have performed unsatisfactorily in the portfolio module, will not be allowed to proceed with the dissertation of limited scope. In meritorious cases, such students will be allowed to resubmit the portfolio. In general, however, such students will exit the programme with the Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy of Education. This exit point also exists for students who decide against proceeding with the dissertation of limited scope.
duration of study
The degree cannot be completed in under two years.
admission
An Hons BEd degree or equivalent qualification.
Students will be given RPL if they can produce a portfolio of evidence or undergo any other recognised means of assessment that shows that they meet the outcomes and assessment criteria specified.
pass and pass with distinction
In the calculation of the final mark for the degree, the weight of the five modules combined shall be 50% and that of the dissertation of limited scope 50%.
To be awarded the degree with distinction, a candidate shall obtain an aggregate of at least 75% for the five modules combined as well as at least 75% for the dissertation of limited scope.
Course Fees
1st Year-US$3450 2nd Year-US$3890
The fees are subject to change from one academic year to the next.
The fees do not include costs of visits (including travel and accommodation) by the student to the main campus, if required by the University.
Enquiries can be addressed to:
Management Development Centre International, P.O. Box 26305 Manama, Bahrain
Tel 00973 17216002 Fax 00973 17216007 e-mail: mdcipro@batelco.com.bh |
