Lisa Welsh

This online programme aims to develop knowledge and skills in the field of support and pastoral care. All participants are expected to have some practical experience to offer and have the opportunity to be involved in aspects of supporting young people in their educational workplace setting or other appropriate agency.
This postgraduate programme is open to all professionals who have a caring role with young people.
It meets the continuing professional development needs of those who wish to extend their skills and knowledge into new areas of guidance, care and support which pertain within their establishment, but in particular, within an educational setting.
The general aims of the programme are to extend the skills, knowledge and understanding of the participants in the following ways:
In addition, each module has specific aims relevant to the content covered.
Stage one
To gain a Postgraduate Certificate you will require:
One Guidance based module from either Care and Support in Action or Managing Personal Support in Schools plus one counselling based module chosen from Counselling and Mentoring Approaches in Educational Settings or Mentoring in Professional Contexts.
Mentoring in Professional Contexts (ED502Y)
30 Credit Points
This module is offered to all who wish to enhance knowledge and skills in this area in order to advance their professionalism in working with young people. This includes specifically class room teachers, existing principal teachers, faculty heads and senior managers within schools as well as community educationalists, health and social workers.
The module covers aspects of all areas below:
30 Credit Points
The new principal teacher of pastoral care/pupil support (targeted support) is expected not only to manage cross curricular PSD provision but also all aspects of whole school support (universal support) and those staff who deliver such support.
The module covers aspects of all areas below:
30 Credit Points
This course is designed to extend knowledge and understanding and enhance practice in counselling and mentoring. Participants will develop a critical understanding of the theoretical concepts and principles underpinning approaches to counselling and mentoring; reflect critically on their own attitudinal qualities, interpersonal and communication skills when in role as a counsellor, mentor and mentee; through skills development, enhance their skills when involved in educational contexts; contribute to enhancing the quality of provision within their learning community through undertaking counselling, coaching and mentoring related activities and reflect on the impact of their role on self and others.
View detailed information about this courseTo gain a Postgraduate Diploma, in addition to the requirements for Postgraduate Certificate, you will require:
To take both of the following 15 credit research based modules: Critical Approaches to Academic Literature and Research Methods plus one of the option modules below.
Option modules are Personal and Social Development, Health and Wellbeing or Curriculum, Careers Guidance and Education for Enterprise.
They are compulsory for Post Graduate Diploma.
Research Methods for Professional Learning (ED505S)
30 Credit Points
This course aims to provide participants with a critical working knowledge of the key aspects of research and enquiry, in the context of professional learning and the enhancement of professional practice. Participants will source and critically engage with relevant literature and other evidence to provide a backdrop to the design of a small-scale enquiry in professional context. Decisions taken during all aspects of enquiry design will be justified using evidence. Enquiry processes implemented will be critically evaluated, and implications for future practice uncovered.
View detailed information about this courseCurriculum, Careers Guidance and Education for Enterprise (ED55CA)
30 Credit Points
Personal and social development linked to health and wellbeing is increasingly recognised as central to an effective education in which the potential of the whole individual is developed.
Curriculum for Excellence and Health and Wellbeing E&O’s emphasize the importance of planned approaches. This module is therefore designed to increase competence in identifying and meeting the developing needs of young people through effective planning.
The module covers aspects below:
To gain the Masters you are required to complete the Masters Project/Dissertation.
Fee category | Cost |
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Home Students | £700 |
Tuition Fees for 2020/21 Academic Year This programme is charged on a modular basis. The fee quoted is per 30 credits. | |
International Students | £2,040 |
Tuition Fees for 2020/21 Academic Year This programme is charged on a modular basis. The fee quoted is per 30 credits. |
To gain a Postgraduate Certificate you will require:
One Guidance based module from either Care and Support in Action or Managing Personal Support in Schools plus one counselling based module chosen from Counselling and Mentoring Approaches in Educational Settings or Mentoring in Professional Contexts.
Fee category | Cost |
---|---|
Home Students | £700 |
Tuition Fees for 2020/21 Academic Year This programme is charged on a modular basis. The fee quoted is per 30 credits. | |
International Students | £2,040 |
Tuition Fees for 2020/21 Academic Year This programme is charged on a modular basis. The fee quoted is per 30 credits. |
Students must take one guidance based module and one counselling based module from the options below:
Mentoring in Professional Contexts (ED502Y)
30 Credit Points
This module is offered to all who wish to enhance knowledge and skills in this area in order to advance their professionalism in working with young people. This includes specifically class room teachers, existing principal teachers, faculty heads and senior managers within schools as well as community educationalists, health and social workers.
The module covers aspects of all areas below:
30 Credit Points
The new principal teacher of pastoral care/pupil support (targeted support) is expected not only to manage cross curricular PSD provision but also all aspects of whole school support (universal support) and those staff who deliver such support.
The module covers aspects of all areas below:
30 Credit Points
This course is designed to extend knowledge and understanding and enhance practice in counselling and mentoring. Participants will develop a critical understanding of the theoretical concepts and principles underpinning approaches to counselling and mentoring; reflect critically on their own attitudinal qualities, interpersonal and communication skills when in role as a counsellor, mentor and mentee; through skills development, enhance their skills when involved in educational contexts; contribute to enhancing the quality of provision within their learning community through undertaking counselling, coaching and mentoring related activities and reflect on the impact of their role on self and others.
View detailed information about this courseTo gain a Postgraduate Diploma, in addition to the requirements for Postgraduate Certificate, you will require:
To take both of the following 15 credit research based modules: Critical Approaches to Academic Literature and Research Methods plus one of the option modules below.
Option modules are Personal and Social Development, Health and Wellbeing or Curriculum, Careers Guidance and Education for Enterprise.
Research Methods for Professional Learning (ED505S)
30 Credit Points
This course aims to provide participants with a critical working knowledge of the key aspects of research and enquiry, in the context of professional learning and the enhancement of professional practice. Participants will source and critically engage with relevant literature and other evidence to provide a backdrop to the design of a small-scale enquiry in professional context. Decisions taken during all aspects of enquiry design will be justified using evidence. Enquiry processes implemented will be critically evaluated, and implications for future practice uncovered.
View detailed information about this courseCurriculum, Careers Guidance and Education for Enterprise (ED55CA)
30 Credit Points
Personal and social development linked to health and wellbeing is increasingly recognised as central to an effective education in which the potential of the whole individual is developed.
Curriculum for Excellence and Health and Wellbeing E&O’s emphasize the importance of planned approaches. This module is therefore designed to increase competence in identifying and meeting the developing needs of young people through effective planning.
The module covers aspects below:
60 Credit Points
This course will support you to frame, specify, plan, implement and report an academic or work-related research-based investigation or development. The course is available if you have successfully completed a postgraduate diploma and allows you to complete your Masters degree. Normally your diploma should have included courses which introduced the process and methods of conducting research. The work based project/dissertation course requires sustained independent research and you will receive individual or small group supervision. You will also have the opportunity to engage with workshops and online resources as part of a community of researchers in education and related areas.
View detailed information about this courseFee category | Cost |
---|---|
Home Students | £700 |
Tuition Fees for 2020/21 Academic Year This programme is charged on a modular basis. The fee quoted is per 30 credits. | |
International Students | £2,040 |
Tuition Fees for 2020/21 Academic Year This programme is charged on a modular basis. The fee quoted is per 30 credits. |
We will endeavour to make all course options available; however, these may be subject to change. Further information about potential changes can be viewed here.
Students and tutors work in a MyAberdeen virtual leading environment. A reasonable ability in ICT will therefore be necessary to cope with blended or e-learning delivery. Communication by web cam will be expected in addition. Modules will be taken on a part-time basis and participants are required to reach PG Diploma level (120 credits) normally within 2 years - 3 at the outset. It is expected that participants will have had some practical experience to share, be willing to work collaboratively in study buddy groups on set discussion tasks and have the opportunity to be involved in aspects of support in their workplace setting or other appropriate agency.
A wide range of assessment instruments are deployed within and across courses to ensure the validity, reliability and vitality of assessment in support of personal growth and professional development.
Formative assessment is an important component of modules and programmes. Formative assessment may involve tutor, peer or self-assessment. Formatives are worth 25% each and the summative submission is worth 50% of the final grade.
This postgraduate programme is open to all professionals who have a caring role with young people. It aims to provide a response to the continuing professional development needs of those who wish to extend their skills and knowledge into new areas of guidance, care and support which pertain within their establishment, but in particular, within an educational setting.
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
Entry requirements for this programme as with other PGT programmes is an honours degree at 2:2 or above from a recognised university or body. In exceptional circumstances applicants without this qualification may be admitted at the discretion of the Programme Director subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of experience, appropriate to the field of study.
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To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:
IELTS Academic:
OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT:
OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
PTE Academic:
OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:
OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169
Read more about specific English Language requirements here.
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
Should your programme necessitate a visit to the University you may find the following information helpful.
Eligible self-funded international Masters students will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Visit our Funding Database to find out more and see our full range of scholarships.
Qualifications gained by successful candidates often leads to enhanced promotional prospects in the candidates work place setting.
http://www.gtcs.org.uk/TeacherJourney/framework-for-masters/framework-for-masters-in-education.aspx
This part-time, online programme is accredited by the University of Aberdeen and participants are drawn from full time teachers, mainly from the secondary educational sector, although it is open to primary and FE colleagues to join us. In addition, this programme is open to professionals in Health, Social Work and Community Education.
You will be taught by a range of experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows and postgraduate tutors. Staff changes will occur from time to time.
All course work is delivered within the MyAberdeen Ultra Virtual Learning Environment and through Blackboard Collaborate online meeting rooms.