This course, which is modular in structure, allows a high degree of flexibility. Students may follow a broad-based or specialised programme, leading by a combination of taught modules and dissertation to a Master's degree or by completion of the taught course alone to a Postgraduate Diploma of the University of Wales. Students study on a part-time basis and select from a range of modules designed to meet the needs of teachers with an interest in particular aspects of education, e.g. Special Needs, Dyslexia, School Management. Course tutors provide advice to students on the most appropriate choice and combination of modules, in the light of their professional experience and interests. This new master's degree scheme, taught on an interdepartmental basis, includes contributions from Education Department staff as well as the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies.
Students study for a higher degree by research under the supervision of a tutor.
For the degree of MPhil a dissertation of c.60,000 words is required and for the degree of PhD a dissertation of c.100,000 words. The Education Department is located in the Old College which is situated on the seafront, near the centre of Aberystwyth. Full computing and study facilities are available in Old College for the Department's students. Departmental research Aberystwyth has a long-established tradition of research in education. Staff in the Department are engaged in both historical research and empirical work on different aspects of education in contemporary life.