University of Bath at The International School of Brussels Study Centre The University of Bath has a study centre at The International School of Brussels, where it is possible to study for a Masters Degree in Education. Also on offer are an Advanced Diploma in Education and an Advanced Certificate in Education. These qualifications are recognized in England and the United States, as well as in most international schools. The advanced courses programme is aimed at qualified and experienced teachers, lecturers, trainers, educational managers and administrators. We welcome participants of different ages and backgrounds. You can study for the degree of MA in Education on a part time basis for a minimum of two years and a maximum of eight years. A modular structure means that, according to the number of units selected for study, part-time students can be awarded one or more of the qualifications of Advanced Certificate in Education, Advanced Diploma in Education or degree of MA in Education. Unit credit may be achieved through taught and distance learning modes, as well as on the basis of up to three pieces of small-scale research conducted within your own institution (Educational enquiries). In all cases, you can select units or enquiries that draw on your own background and experience and use that experience as basis for assignments. Accreditation: The University of Bath is officially recognized as one of Britain’s leading universities, both for teaching and research. University of Bath at The International School of Brussels Study Centre 19 Kattenberg 1170 Brussels Belgium   Phone: +32 2 661 42 12 Fax: +32 2 661 43 99 Email: summer@isb.be Website: www.bath.ac.uk  www.isb.be

Course Offered

Masters Degree in Education

Requirements for the degree are:

MA in Education 6 units + a dissertation of about 20,000 words Advanced Diploma in Education 4 units + a mini-dissertation of 8,000 – 10,000 words Advanced Certificate in education 2 units + an extended essay of 6,000 - 8,000 words

The aims of the these awards are to give participants opportunities to

• Improve their skills of critical thinking and analysis
• Enhance their professional practice through greater theoretical understanding of current educational issues.

Students awarded the MA in Education will be able to meet the following objectives:

• Identify, engage critically with, appropriate and representative literature in the field of education;
• Understand current educational theories and apply them to their own professional practice;
• Demonstrate clarity of thought and quality of argument in educational issues;
• Design and systematically undertake a small educational research study.

Entry Requirements

To enrol for units leading to the Advanced Certificate, Advanced Diploma or MA in Education, you should normally have a minimum of two years teaching or other relevant experience in education. In addition, you should

a) either be a graduate of a recognized university, and/or possess a recognized graduate equivalent qualification, and/or be a qualified teacher.

b) be able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of both spoken and written English.

Additional Information

• BATH also accepts courses from Fieldwork On-Line Training, with the completion of an additional paper. (ISB will be subscribing to Fieldwork.)
• You can do all your work at ISB or include some time on the BATH campus. You may also do educational enquiries in your own school and take distance learning courses through Bath.
• You have a maximum of one year to complete the unit assignment after taking the related course, although you are encouraged to complete the written paper as soon as possible.
• Some work from other universities is transferable to BATH. BATH credits are transferable to many US and UK universities.
• Enrolment with Bath entitles you to access to Bath’s on-line library. The ISB Libraries will support the program by ordering books and materials.
• A taught unit is twenty hours of class time. The tutor is also available for individual support and guidance during the 12 month period after the teaching unit, and offers feedback on draft assignments.