MA Education

This award is designed to enable students to focus on their own individual interests and professional priorities in any of the modules studied. This award enables experienced professionals to demonstrate the breadth of their experience and professional interests in creative and innovative ways. Less experienced professionals are supported in developing their professional interests in creative and innovative ways.
 

The MA Education is offered as part of a suite of awards available through the MA Education Framework.
 

Study routes
 

This programme is offered on a 1 year full-time basis, and part-time study for 2 or 3 years.
 

Why choose this course?
 

The programme supports you in developing your knowledge and understanding of issues and practice through enquiry and research. The programme provides a range of module choices, but you are encouraged to bring your own ideas and focus on your own particular professional interests.
 

Through this programme you will:

• develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding of issues relating to education practice through critical reflection, analysis and enquiry

• develop your ability to critically analyse educational theory and how it links to practice

• become a member of a supportive learning community and learn from professionals from a range of educational settings

• become a successful practitioner researcher.
   

What will I study?
 

Taught sessions are built around discussion, discovery, shared learning and peer review with tutor support and expertise immediately at hand. All modules are constructed so that the focus of the work should be upon your individual interests and professional requirements.
 

• For each 30 credit module, attendance at up to 10 twilight sessions per module (or equivalent)

• A significant amount of private study and reading

• Independent research

• An assignment of 4,500 words or equivalent for 30 credit modules

• A final 60 credit module over a year with a 12,000 word assignment

• Full access to the University’s Learning Resource Centre (LRC) and virtual learning environment

• an honours degree (2:2 or higher) in a relevant subject such as Education, SEND, Childhood Studies, Social Sciences, Coaching, Mentoring or Counselling or other related fields. Other degree qualifications will be considered depending upon relevant professional experience in an educational context such as schools and colleges.Overseas awards need to be recognised as equivalent by NARIC
   

• English language GCSE Grade 4 (iGCSE Grade C) or above or equivalent
   

• a short personal statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why you are interested in education and any relevant experience (professional or voluntary) that might support your application
   

• a work or academic reference.
   

Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries must provide evidence of English language proficiency, equivalent to overall IELTS score 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 minimum in Writing and 5.5 in all other bands. 
 

Many of our students join our Programme having already gained 'M-Level' or 'Level 7' credit from previous master’s level study – for example from a PGCE or accredited short course. Such credit in relevant subjects may be considered for accreditation through the APCL process and thereby exempt students from specific modules on our MA Programme.
 

Non-accredited masters level study in relevant subjects may be accredited through the APEL process. This must be completed prior to beginning study on the programme.

UK Students
 

Full time

• £9750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

Part time

• £810 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

EU Students
 

Full time

• £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

Part time

• £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

International Students
 

Full time

• £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

Part time

• £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year

The MA Education award aspires to prepare graduates for successful careers in the field of education. This programme equips graduates with the skills to critique, influence and improve policy and practice in a range of educational contexts and can therefore transform careers. Graduates from this programme often secure promotions with their current employer or venture into new fields such as research, advisory or policy-making roles. Some students gain positions in new education contexts, such as higher education and progress on to doctoral study.