An Exploration JourneyDifferent Types of Masters

Programmes

EthanMSc Management of Training and Development

Contents

Background of the project: the Different Types of Masters Programme

What we have done and findings The reflective thinking about my learning

experience

Background of the project

Aim:

Are masters programmes undifferentiated? Method: Semi-structured interview;

Recording;

Data analysis Meanings: Increasing our specific knowledge;

Chance for IAD to review services

What we Have Done

Categonise the three main ‘types’ of masters programmes;

Design interview questions; Draw up an interview schedule; Appropriate analytical framework of data

analysis.

Three Main Different Types of Masters Programme

Academic

(Economics)Professional

(Drug Discovery and Translational Biology)Translational

(History of Art)

Interview questions

The questionnaire for students was upgraded six times!

Draw up an Interview Schedule

Introduce ourselves; Explain the purpose

of the interview and the project;

Let the interviewee know the interview is confidential and will be record;

Consent

Appropriate Analytical Framework of Data Analysis

The background of intervieweesTheir attitudes on learning lifeTheir opinions about the programme

Findings are mainly based on four interviews from two students in Economics and two students in History of Art.

Findings

Why selected the programme? Interest Other`s opinion Job-seeking

Plan after graduation

Learning Experience Heavy workload International programme Tutorials vs. Group work

Opinions about the programmeAll four students enjoyed the their programmes.Programmes are designed to be open and students can choose how to structure their study.

Dissertation:Significant for current programme study and the future.Narrow focus and ‘know something really well’.Show your potential employers what you can achieve independently.

E-mailKnowledge QuestionnairesConfidence

The Learning Experience: about the project

Much opener and more pleasant working enviroment

It is a

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The Learning Experience: about the project

An Exploration Journey?

Thank you!