The MA Summer Programme will be run for the last time in summer 2001. The courses will be spread over a two week period with individual courses lasting 5 days. A variety of methodology is used and guest speakers from schools, higher education, local authorities and industry may teach on certain specialist aspects. The MA comprises six modules with attendance required for four taught modules. The dissertation or an equivalent piece of work counts as a double module.
Assessment is by continuous coursework.
There are no traditional written examinations. Written work is graded and recorded on a credit system. 180 credits are required to complete the degree, each module counting as 30 credits. The first assignment is due on 31 December of the year of the module and the second on 30 April of the following year. Candidates with successful experience in another institution of higher education may be given advanced standing subject to university regulations and provided that not more than 60 credits are awarded.