This module aims to provide students with an overview of economic theory and empirical methods relevant to the context, design and implementation of...

Environmental Economics: Principles and Policy (ECON0077)

This module aims to provide students with an overview of economic theory and empirical methods relevant to the context, design and implementation of environmental policy, and to develop the skills needed to work effectively as an economist in this field of policy. Topics covered will include core economic theory and methods including the efficient regulation of externalities, the economics of emissions trading and other instruments, and techniques for cost-benefit analysis of environmental policy measures. Case studies will include air pollution control, waste management and climate change policy.

Prerequisites: ECON0064 and ECON0065

DISSERTATION ON ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE. EDUCATION ADVANCED PRACTICE

Dissertation on Advanced Educational Practice (CPAS0116)

Your dissertation or report thesis is an important element of your programme for both MA in Advanced Educational Practice or MA Education (Advanced Practice) students.

It provides you with an opportunity to conduct research and to explore, in some depth, an area of interest to you and to build on work you have already undertaken through your other modules. You will complete your Dissertation on Advanced Practice in your final year of study, starting in the Autumn term.

If you started on the Programme in January (Spring term), it is possible to take the module in the Calendar year format, starting in the Spring term instead.

Aims:

You will develop an understanding of a range of teaching, learning and assessment methods in Religious Education (RE) and synthesise the theoretical...

Wider Educational Studies - Religious Education (CPAS0032)

Aims:

You will develop an understanding of a range of teaching, learning and assessment methods in Religious Education (RE) and synthesise the theoretical research gathered for your first assignment with your school-based practice.

Outcomes:

You will:

- Consider the importance of medium term planning and designing a series of sequential lessons which enable pupils to make progress in their knowledge and understanding of the topics studied in RE.

- Reflect upon the learning which has taken place and evaluate the scheme of work and subject pedagogy applied.

- Evaluate the strengths of the scheme designed and consider what changes might be made to enhance the learning of pupils in RE in the future.

You will demonstrate this research and engagement by completing an assessment titled: Religious Education: Wider Education Studies.