Please note this programme cannot be offered in Mainland China or the Emirates
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) is a 90 ECTS credits programme awarded by Institut Brittany d’Enseignement Supérieur (IBES) and Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) and specifically designed for teachers, teacher leaders, educational leaders and those involved in public and corporate training. The focus is on theoretical understandings and practical applications that meet the needs of professionals in the rapidly changing complex educational landscape. It offers an opportunity for in-depth examination of current thinking, theories, models, issues and practices that contribute to the transformation of educational institutions. The programme seeks to enhance the knowledge and expertise of participants and their ability to reflect and relate theory to their professional practice.
Awards to be conferred
Master of Education Dual Award:
- Master of Education from IBES – View Sample Certificate
- Titulo Propio – Master of Education from UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia – View Sample Certificate
- Titulo Propio – Master of Education from UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia – View Sample Transcript
Aims
- Facilitating advanced study of educational leadership and management and the changing external context in which the education sector operates.
- Equip individuals for and/or the development of a managerial-leadership career in the education sector, fostering skills at a professional or equivalent level to assume senior managerial and leadership positions.
- Development of the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of strategic planning, leadership, and change management to systematically, innovatively, and creatively improve education provision.
Students have a choice of gaining an M.Ed. with specialisation as set out below, which will only be evident on the IBES transcript:
- Adult Literacy
- Child Development
- Project Management
- Teaching and Learning Online
- Instructional Design
- Leadership Management
Programme Learning Outcomes
This M.Ed. is designed to help you meet the challenges facing management in the global and digital educational environment. It will develop your critical and strategic thinking and equip you with the necessary tools for solving problems.
Upon completion of this programme, learners should be able to:
- Apply leadership and management principles toward being a transformative leader.
- Develop the skills of critical reflection to improve their professional practice.
- Motivate, coach, and mentor staff in meeting the needs of the changing educational environment with limited resources.
- Exhibit personal characteristics that contribute to change, innovation, and the improvement of schools.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of current thinking in pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, and technology.
Assessments
- 100% of the assessment is through coursework and assignments for the taught modules.
- The final work-based project report on the specialisation has a word count of between 12,000 – 15,000 words.
Upon completion of the six taught modules and the work-based capstone project, students will gain a dual award and will be awarded a Master of Education from the IBES and UCAM.
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree qualification in any subject from a recognised institution**; OR
- A professional qualification equivalent to a degree and a minimum of two years of working experience
- Demonstrate English Language proficiency to participate in the programme taught in English
** A qualification from a recognised university is a degree or diploma that has been awarded by an institution that is accredited or otherwise recognised by a relevant authority of the country.
Proficiency in English includes either a recognised English proficiency testing score of IELTS overall band of 5.5 or equivalent. Those who have undertaken either an undergraduate or professional qualification taught and assessed in English will also be accepted as having met the English proficiency requirement.
Subject to the final approval of IBES, any potential student who has a qualification examined in English at European Qualification Framework ( EQF) level 3 and above would satisfy the English requirement.
For those that are not able to provide the above proof of English, an English test administered by ESOL Awards is available and on passing this at B2 level, the learner would satisfy the English language requirement. Please contact IBES for details.
Advanced Standing/ Exemptions/ Credits Transfer (APL)
Module exemptions for students, if applicable, will usually be given at the beginning of a programme following an assessment of that student’s prior learning (whether certificated or un-certificated). It is a matter of academic judgment exercised by the appointed panel considering applications and approvals of APL.
Programme Structure
The M.Ed. has a total of 90 ECTS credits and comprises of 6 taught modules at 10 ECTS credits each and a Work Based Project at 30 ECTS credits.
The taught Modules are:
- Educational Leadership and Management
- Instructional Leadership and Management
- Strategic Management and Leading Change
- Digital Leadership in Education
- Organisational Culture and School Improvement
- Research in Educational Leadership and Management
Along with a 30 ECTS Work Based Capstone Project
The Work Based Capstone Project
The work-based learning project must relate to your chosen specialisation.
You should use a range of quantitative and qualitative methods for providing information and evaluating options. You will need to demonstrate an in-depth critical understanding of your chosen aspect of education, including your management problem-solving and decision-making skills and techniques.
Mode of Delivery
* The Mode of Delivery is either fully online or blended learning, where some face-to-face classes are conducted at IBES centres outside France.
Blended Delivery Mode
| Self-Instructional Learning Material | Face-to-Face Tutorials | Online Discussions |
| Students are given a complete set of learning materials to facilitate independent study, which can be downloaded from the designated Learning Portal. | Face-to-Face classes are conducted at a learning centre for 12 hours per module. | Learners are encouraged to participate in online discussions with other learners and their tutors for at least 18 hours per module. |
Fully Online Mode
| Self-Instructional Learning Material | Online Discussions |
| Students are given a complete set of learning materials to facilitate independent study, which can be downloaded from the designated Learning Portal. | Learners are encouraged to participate in online discussions with other learners and their tutors for at least 18 hours per module. |
Location
For the Blended Mode, please Contact Us to find an Approved Learning Centre near you.
For the Fully Online Mode, please Apply Now to sign up for the next available intake.
Notional Hours
Notional hours are defined in terms of the amount of time it should take a learner to achieve the learning outcomes. Each ECTS credit requires, on average, 25 notional hours of a learner’s time.
Guide to Learning Hours / Student Learning Time
This MEd Masters Programme requires 90 ECTS credits. The M.Ed has 6 modules and a Work Based project or 2250 notional hours in total. The programme can be completed within 15 months.
Pricing
- Online €6,600
- Blended €8,800
