Teaching & modules
Modules
Required Modules
You are required to take the following modules:
- Principles and Policy of STEM Education (30 credits)
- Research Methods & Dissertation (60 credits)
Programme Optional Modules
In addition, you are required to take up to 90 credits worth of optional modules which may typically include:
- Environment, Sustainability and the Role of Education (30 credits)
- Leading Practice in STEM Education (Computing, Maths & Science) (30 credits)
- STEM Education Placement (Full-time Students Only) (30 credits)
- STEM: Making & Creating (30 credits)
- Quantitative Methods in the Context of Education Research (30 credits)
If you are not transferring in credits, you can choose one additional module from a range of optional modules that may typically include:
- International & Comparative Education (30 credits)
- Education Leadership and Change in Context (30 credits)
- Education and Change: The Challenges of School Improvement (30 credits)
- Social Justice & Education Policy (30 credits)
- Gender, Power and Inequality in Educational Leadership (30 credits)
- Language & Power (30 credits)
- Psychology & Learning (30 credits)
- Teacher Development (30 credits)
- The Political Economy of Education in a Globalised World (30 credits)
- The Social Context of Education (30 credits)
- Race, Racisms, and Education (30 credits)
- Recent Developments in Digital Technologies in Education (30 credits)
Please note: students who are transferring in Master’s level credits (e.g. from a PGCE) will be exempt from the corresponding number of optional module credits. All students must take the 60-credit dissertation module, as well as the compulsory taught module, Principles & Policy of STEM Education. If your credit transfer is approved, you will also be eligible for a proportional fee reduction, which will be processed following your enrolment into the programme. Please get in touch with us if you would like some information about eligibility criteria for credit transfer.
Teaching methods - what to expect
Our teaching approach is underpinned by a philosophy of participation and collaboration. You will be expected and supported to complete a significant amount of guided self-study alongside working collectively with peers and your teachers. Learning modes used are planned to offer students variety and flexibility in their study, ensuring students can align their projects with their personal interests and commitments.
Methods of teaching include:
- Seminars
- Online discussions
- Lectures and supervision
- Use of digital resources, including videos, annotated PowerPoint presentations and web-based materials
- Placements
- Making artefacts
- Data-collection and analysis
- Reading and extensive use of library resources
- Coursework assignments and their associated formative feedback.
You will also have a personal tutor to support you through your studies.
The programme delivery model is unique as the majority of STEM-related modules will be taught on Saturdays and supported with online evening teaching, offering students from outside London and those with weekday commitments the opportunity to study at King’s and for international students to work alongside UK educators.
Full-time students will be required to attend weekly on-campus weekday research method lectures and may have some on-campus weekday lectures/seminars depending on the optional modules selected.
The majority of non-STEM optional modules take place during the weekdays on-campus.
A typical 30 credit module workload offers 20 hours of teaching (online and on-campus) and requires 280 hours self and group study (e.g. reading, note taking, informal discussions and assessment preparation).
|
Module |
Lectures, seminars and feedback |
Self and group-study |
|
Per 30-credit module |
Typically, 20 hours of teaching |
280 hours |
|
Dissertation |
Contact time for the dissertation will typically include a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and 1:1 and /or group supervision. |
Approximately 567 hours |
Typically, 1 credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
- Traditional Academic Essays
- Blog posts
- Personal Learning Diaries
- Making artefacts/models
- Dissertation
A variety of modes of assessment are used to support and assess your academic progress and to help you develop other capabilities that are valued in educational settings. Forms of assessment may typically include: traditional academic essays, mixed-media presentations, blog posts, personal learning diaries and designing and making artefacts/models. All students complete a 60-credit dissertation, which is assessed by an extended piece of writing based on independent research on a topic of your choice, related to the course. This dissertation will be supported by a programme of research methods and study skills classes, as well as individual and/or group supervision. High quality formative assessment and feedback is used across the programme to reinforce your learning and development.
Application closing date guidance
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time / Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, September to September, two years part-time
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026