Course Overview

On this course youll explore the increasingly international nature of higher education and analyse the impact of globalisation on education policy. You'll examine the dominant patterns of education that have arisen in response to the pressures of globalisation and global institutions. Youll have the opportunity to examine the concept of the global knowledge economy and how it is affecting the international approach to higher education and evaluate the place of higher education in economic development. Youll have the opportunity to develop an understanding of critical reflection and how to employ independent learning strategies to enable you to evaluate and inform your professional practice.Youll also develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding of educational research and be able be able to use these skills in researching an aspect of the internationalisation of education for your dissertation. A further key component is the ability to exchange and share learning with and from others; youll have ample opportunities to work with students from a wide range of disciplines and organisations.

General Eligibility

You should have an honours degree in a relevant subject at 2:2 or above, or a professional equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.