Government Social Research
The MSc has to be completed within two years.
The regulations of the Institute of Education do not allow students to spend more than four years completing this Master’s degree.
Permission to extend the period of registration for the degree beyond two years has to be sought and granted from the Institute of Education. You would need to apply in writing to the IOE's Course Leader (s.dex@ioe.ac.uk). Permission shall only be given in the case of illness, other serious or severe circumstances or on compassionate grounds; workload pressures shall not be deemed an acceptable reason for requesting an extension.
Each module within the degree will comprise two courses of between two and three days. You will therefore be required to undertake a total of 24-26 days formal training. This should be spread over the two years. All courses will take place during normal working hours.
In addition you will be required to study in your own time. For most people this equates to 5 to 10 hours per week.
Please be aware of this time commitment before you commence the course. It is a large commitment and should not be taken lightly.