MA Education

at Durham University

Course Structure

Full-time students study the four taught modules plus the dissertation over one year.

Core modules:
 

• Design and Methods in Education Research (30 credits)

• Critical Perspectives in Education (30 credits)

• Dissertation (60 credits).

Optional modules:

You must select 60 credits from a list of optional modules which may include:
 

• Digital Technology and Education: Critical Perspectives (30 credits)

• Arts in Education (30 credits)

• Curriculum Analysis (30 credits)

• Enhancing Teaching and Learning for Productive Thought (30 credits)

• Improving Computer Education

• Intercultural and International Education (30 credits)

• Intercultural Communication (30 credits)

• Policy Studies (30 credits)

• Psychology of the Learner (30 credits)

• Special Educational Needs and Inclusion: Rhetoric or Reality? (30 credits).

The above are examples of modules we have run in previous years and does not necessarily reflect the exact list of optional modules on offer each academic year. Modules are continually developed in response to student feedback and interests, as well as to reflect the changing nature of academic research within the department.

An honours degree at 2:1 (or equivalent). Significant relevant experience will also be considered.

Fees and funding
 

• Home students    £9,400 per year
• EU students    £20,900 per year
• Island students    £9,400 per year
• International students    £20,900 per year

The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).

There are a wide range of roles that are available to qualified teachers ranging from classroom teaching, specialist subject lead, phase lead, middle and senior management groups.