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    Posted by: anon82 01/08/2010 at 11:12
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    Hi there.  Is anyone doing the Masters in Education?  Was wondering if i can stay in touch with you for support and advice  please? ilj x
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    Posted by: n_2010 05/08/2010 at 17:19
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    Hi!

     

    I am just finishing up my Masters degree and would be more than happy to pass on information/material that I found useful:-).
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    Posted by: abmiss 13/08/2010 at 23:40
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     Hi, Am doing an MEd but thought that there were quite a few different unis and courses on offer. What a great idea to have somewhere on TES where can chat and exchange ideas.

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    Posted by: rbm 15/08/2010 at 00:40
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    Hi,

    I am just putting the finishing touches to my dissertation. I'd be happy to stay in contact. I really liked being able to chat to a colleague at school going through the same experience. It has been a challenge and difficult to fit it in with a full time job. Big Smile
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    Posted by: leesey 27/08/2010 at 18:24
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     Hi there, I've done 90 masters level credits via two universities, and I'm applying to Aberdeen to finish off my masters via online learning. Just sent off my application today for MEd Advanced Professional Studies.

    What MEd is everyone else doing?

     If there's enough people surely we can get a Masters section in the forum?

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    Posted by: leesey 03/09/2010 at 20:23
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    leesey:

     Hi there, I've done 90 masters level credits via two universities, and I'm applying to Aberdeen to finish off my masters via online learning. Just sent off my application today for MEd Advanced Professional Studies.

     

    Yay, got accepted today! Starts in a couple of weeks, all online. Looking forward to it! That will be me over the half way line to full masters when I start that. Exciting!!

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    Posted by: ladymaverick 08/09/2010 at 21:00
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    Just want to say Hi and good luck to all M.Ed students. I'm doing mine through the Open University. I did my undergrad with them and get on well with their materials and processes. I've completed the first 60 point module, having sent the final assignment last week and will get the result in December. I'm now starting on the second 60 points which will take me into the applied linguistics and literacy specialism I want to follow. All like to chat with others juggling the hundred and one things and trying to meet assignment deadlines. Is it wrong to enjoy that kind of pressure??? L_M.xx
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    Posted by: leesey 10/09/2010 at 21:11
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     I enjoy the pressure too. I know a lot of people don't have the will to do it, so it makes me proud that I can and do.

    To be honest, I don't think I'll ever stop studying. I've been (at school or) studying every year in some form for the last 22 years and I just love challenging myself.

    Hope everyone else is enjoying their studies.

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    Posted by: daybreak07 01/10/2010 at 09:34
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    Hi all, how refreshing to get a Scottish specific slant on CPD (on the TES) and to see teachers enthused about doing a Masters!

    I have been considering doing a Masters for some time now, but I don't know of anyone who has done one.  My main question is this:  Which University, which course and how much does the cost vary (if at all) from each institution????

    Thanks everyone and good luck with the studies!
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    Posted by: ladymaverick 01/10/2010 at 12:02
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    Hi daybreak,

     

    In terms of which university, that really comes down to personal choice, both in terms of whether you are happy with completely distance learning or looking for some face to face contact, and in terms of what you want the focus to be.

     

    Personally, I went with the OU because I've already studied with them and get on well with their methods and materials, and I don't mind only being able to interact with others electronically (although I do try to get to tutorials when they are accessible). They also gave me the option of focussing on my field of interest (linguistics and literacy)

     

    For the OU Masters, you undertake 3 modules over three years, each costing just over £1000. I pay mine through the OUSBA scheme which lets me spread the cost of each module over the 11 months it runs for. The interest rate on this is very low, so it works out I only pay about an extra £20.

     

    I'm sure there will be others along with infor on their chosen methods, but hopefully this helps you get started.

     

    L_M.xx
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