MA Education

Entry requirements

A degree in the area of Advanced Practice with Children and Families, Early Years, Childcare, Education Management or Studies, Leadership, Learning, Special Educational Needs or an international equivalent.

Work Experience Pathways:

Any degree subject area and 12 – 24 months of supervisory work experience in a related educational setting, demonstrating knowledge of the subject matter you are interested in pursuing.

OR

3 – 5 five years of relevant managerial work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing.

All work experience-based applicants will be required to provide a reference detailing your role(s) and responsibilities from your line manager this would be requested after you have successfully applied.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

This course offers a strong foundation for careers in a range of educational settings, both public and private, in the UK or abroad.

The MA in Education is designed for ‘Highly skilled Education Professionals’ such as teachers, lecturers, educational managers and leaders in a variety of educational contexts i.e., schools, colleges, universities, military and nursing. For those seeking new roles, promotion or are in the early stages of their career the MA Education offers relevant employability through an extensive knowledge base and strong transferable skills. Through the development of critical enquiry, reflection, and research informed practice the MA Education provides high-quality learning experiences that can lead to a greater understanding expertise and knowledge within an educational context and add professional credibility to any resume. This course also offers the first step for those interested in extending their research focus and leads directly to a pathway for doctoral or PhD studies.

We work in partnership with our research centre engaging in current educational evidence-based projects. Our course design aligns to the early careers framework and we work closely with our community through the strategic leadership group (Academies, MAT, and school Hubs) to engage with the National Professional Qualifications through MA delivery and CPD.

This course is also ideal for those working in all aspects of education and across a range of contexts. It is also a direct route for those wishing to progress to doctoral research in education. The MA Education is therefore designed to provide an excellent opportunity to develop career and employability skills.

We provide high-quality learning experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment, allowing you to customise your learning experience through flexible and varied assessment approaches and module options.

Our MA Education programme includes the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding, applying what you learn to your current or future role, responsibilities or career aspirations.

Through the School of Education, we deliver in partnership with CAPITA the Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications, and have aligned our MA modules to meet the needs of new careers teachers, established teachers, and mentors.

Information for international students

We have specific entry requirement information for EU and International applicants. Please also check the UK requirements above as these will also showcase if there are any additional subject requirements needed for entry.

Academic Requirement:

Our country specific entry criteria are related to the curriculum you have studied. Please click here to find the correct information for the country you have studied in.

English Requirement:

All International Applicants are required to have a sufficient level of English to satisfy student visa requirements, here is a list of acceptable English qualifications.

Our country specific entry criteria will also provide clear guidance on whether your high school English qualification is accepted as an equivalence to the above.

Personal Statement Requirement:

All international applicants are required to showcase their reasons for applying to study in the UK please use our personal statement template to support your application.

Study Gap Information:

International applicants also provide education information and work experience information. It’s important that when you complete your application you cover all of this information on your application to ensure we can satisfy this admissions assessment.