Mastère en Éducation (Master of Education)

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) is a 90‑ECTS programme awarded jointly by Institut Brittany d’Enseignement Supérieur (IBES) and Jesselton University College (JUC). It is designed for teachers, educational leaders and professionals involved in public or corporate training. The programme focuses on the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to transform educational institutions in a rapidly changing environment.

Awards to be Conferred

Upon successful completion, students receive a dual award:

• Mastère en Éducation from Institut Brittany d’Enseignement Supérieur (IBES)

• Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Jesselton University College (JUC)

Programme Aims

• Enable advanced study of educational leadership, management and the changing external context of the education sector.

• Equip individuals for managerial‑leadership careers in education, developing skills at a professional level to assume senior positions.

• Develop the ability to apply strategic planning, leadership and change management knowledge systematically, innovatively and creatively to improve education provision.

Specialisations

Students may choose to specialise in one of the following areas:

• Adult Literacy

• Child Development

• Project Management

• Teaching and Learning Online

• Instructional Design

• Leadership Management

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, students will be able to:

• Apply leadership and management principles to become a transformative leader.

• Develop critical reflection skills to improve professional practice.

• Motivate, coach and mentor staff in a changing educational environment with limited resources.

• Exhibit personal characteristics that contribute to change, innovation and school improvement.

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of current thinking in pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and technology, and undertake educational research that contributes to knowledge and practice.

Assessments

Assessment is 100% coursework. Each taught module is assessed through a management report of 3,500‑4,000 words, based on real leadership issues or problems in the student’s own organisation. The dissertation is assessed through the submission of a 20,000‑word thesis, a research proposal, a viva voce examination, and a series of criteria including introduction, literature review, methodology, presentation of findings, discussion, conclusions, recommendations, presentation and originality.

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised institution.

• English language proficiency: IELTS overall band 5.5 or equivalent; or a qualification taught and assessed in English at EQF level 2 or above; or passing an ESOL Awards B2 level test.

• Mature applicants may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Advanced Standing / Exemptions / Credits Transfer (APL)

Credit transfer may be considered for prior certificated or experiential learning, subject to academic judgement by a designated panel. Where cohorts are regularly admitted with advanced standing, an Academic Progression Agreement is required.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of:

• 6 taught modules (10 ECTS each)

• 1 dissertation (30 ECTS)

Taught modules:

1. Educational Leadership & Management

2. Instructional Leadership & Management

3. Strategic Management & Leading Change

4. Digital Leadership in Education

5. Organisational Culture and School Improvement

6. Research in Educational Leadership & Management

Students must complete all modules and the dissertation to earn the full 90 ECTS. Those who do not complete the full programme may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education after gaining 60 ECTS.

Mode of Delivery

Two delivery modes are available:

• Fully Online: Self‑instructional learning materials provided via a Learning Management System, with online discussions and tutor support.

• Blended Learning: Self‑instructional materials, face‑to‑face tutorials (12 hours per module), and online discussions.

Both modes require a minimum of 8 hours of online discussion per module.

Notional Hours

• Taught modules (each):

  • Blended mode: 18 hours lectures/tutorials + 8 hours online interaction + 164 hours directed independent learning = 190 hours total.

  • Fully online mode: 8 hours online interaction + 176 hours directed independent learning = 184 hours total.

• Dissertation:
  Independent research with supervision; the main body is 20,000 words.

Pricing: €5,000