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MSc Learning Technologies

Module Outlines

Those without significant prior computing experience take Introduction to Software Development as a compulsory module.

All students take as core modules Pedagogy, Adaptivity and Technology, Research Methods in Learning Technologies and the Project.

Guided by the programme directors, students choose two to four additional modules from the rest of the modules listed below. Please note that the optional modules available may vary from year to year, and choices are also subject to timetabling constraints.

For more details of the programme content, please refer to the Programme Booklet (see left hand menu)

SummaryModule Tutor
Component Based Software DevelopmentKeith Mannock
Intelligent TechnologiesGeorge Magoulas, Alex Poulovassilis
Introduction to Software DevelopmentKeith Mannock and Alex Poulovassilis
Learning and Teaching with TechnologiesKaska Porayska-Pomsta, Neil Selwyn, Harvey Mellor, Sara Price, Diana Laurillard, Niall Winters, Martin Oliver
Object-Oriented Design and ProgrammingOded Lachish
Pedagogy, Adaptivity and TechnologyKaska Porayska-Pomsta, Diana Laurillard
Research Methods in Learning TechnologiesDiana Laurillard, Alex Poulovassilis, Peter Wood, Niall Winters, Diane Carr, Brock Craft, Neil Selwyn, George Magoulas, Keith Mannock, Dave Wilson
Semantic Web Michael Zakharyaschev
Technologies for Mobile and Ubiquitous LearningNiall Winters and George Roussos

If you have a question about the MSc Learning Technologies that is not covered here or on the Birkbeck FAQ , please contact Thomas Epineau.

Apply online Full-time or Part-time or download a postgraduate application form. See also Fees

Programme Administrator: Thomas Epineau
Admissions Tutors: Alex Poulovassilis and Niall Winters
Programme Directors: Alex Poulovassilis and Niall Winters
Projects Tutor: Richard Noss