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Description
This module examines the changing nature of higher education. It provides a critical introduction to key contemporary issues concerning current policy and practice. It is interdisciplinary, drawing on sociology, philosophy, history, economics, organisation and management studies. The module explores key contemporary national and global issues concerning current policy and practice within higher education such as access and widening participation, globalisation and internationalisation, changes in funding regime and the emergence of private providers, professionalism, quality, the Entrepreneurial University, new technologies in Higher Education. It aims to engage students in critical reflections of the policy and practice of higher education, to explore change in relation to their own experiences and/or interests and to introduce a range of literature in the field. The sessions include lectures and discussions, and there are opportunities to draw on experiences from professional practice.
The module is compulsory for all course members of the MA in Higher Education Studies, but is also available to other individuals with experience working in the Higher Education sector (e.g. HE Teaching, Administration or Planning, or in relevant Agencies such as Quality assurance, International education, relevant consultancy work).
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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