The University of Bath & Sevenoaks School (Kent, UK)

Sevenoaks Study Centre

27-28 March and 17-18 April 2010

Assessment

The University of Bath, UK, in conjunction with Sevenoaks School, Kent, offers an opportunity for qualified educators to participate in the University’s MA in Education programmes. The full MA programme typically comprises five or six taught units and a dissertation. Each taught unit is followed by individual research and the submission of a 5000 word written assignment.

The unit to be taught at Sevenoaks School in January and February will be AssessmentThe unit explores the nature, dimensions and roles of educational assessment. See: Participants may use the Masters level credits gained by successful completion of this unit towards the IB Teacher Award, see:

The unit sessions will take place at Sevenoaks School as follows;

Saturday 27th March 2010: 0930-1230/1330-1630

Sunday 28th March 2010: 0930-1230/1330-1630

Saturday 17th April 2010: 0930-1230/1330-1630

Sunday 18th April 2010: 0930-1230/1330-1630

The fee for this 12 credit unit will be £650 for UK/EU registered students (£800 for other Overseas registered students), payable in pounds sterling in advance. You may pay using a variety of methods--please see reverse side for details of payment methods. An administrative charge will also be levied locally to cover tutor costs, refreshments and other relevant costs, and this should be paid direct to the School.

Students new to the MA Programme must complete all pages of the Part-time Application Form and send this to Kath Earle () so that the University can ensure that they meet the Programme’s entry requirements. Students already registered on the MA in Education Programme need complete only the Unit Enrolment section. Part time Application Forms and Unit Enrolment Forms are available on the website at:

If you wish to participate in this course, please contact the Advanced Courses Office, at the University of Bath, on +44 (0)1225 386634 or , by no later than Thursday 4th March 2010*.

Local co-ordination for this unit is being undertaken by Nick Alchin at Sevenoaks School. Once you have enrolled for the unit, please contact Nick () or on +44 (0)1732 455133 for details of location etc.

Why study a Masters unit at a Study Centre?

The Department of Education, University of Bath, offer students a number of ways of working towards the IB teaching award and/or Masters degree in Education – by distance learning, full time study, or by attending our popular Summer School (July, in Bath) or one of our successful Study Centre programmes around the world. The Study Centre method of study involves being taught by a University Lecturer and enables local and international educators to share their experiences and learn together. Students enjoy working with other teachers and educators in an intensive learning environment with the guidance and full support of an on-hand, experienced unit tutor.

Payment Methods

You may pay using a variety of methods:

  • Pounds sterling cheque made payable to the 'University of Bath'
  • Credit card using the credit card payment form
  • Via bank transfer to the University's bank account, details below:

Barclays Bank plc
37 Milsom Street
Bath, BA1 1DW
UK
Account Name: University of Bath
Account No: 00981303
Sort Code: 20-05-06
SWIFTBIC: BARC GB 22
IBAN GB 90: BARC 2005 0600 9813 03

NB. Paying by bank transfer usually incurs bank charges of £6 - £12 per transaction which are deducted at the time of transfer from the amount payable, resulting in a shortfall on your account with the University - please take this charge into account and increase the amount payable accordingly.

Important Reminder

The next unit at Sevenoaks will be ‘Assessment’, 27-28 March &17-18 April 2010

*Please note that if less than 10 students have registered for the unit once the deadline has passed the unit maybe cancelled or postponed.We recommend that you do not book any flights until this course has been confirmed.