MA Education

About the course

We teach you theory and research relating to learning, teaching and assessment, and educational policy. You may not have professional experience in teaching, but you can take a placement module in an educational setting as part of this course.

Core modules

• Critical Issues in Education and Educational Research
• Designing, Conducting and Writing Up a Research Study

Optional modules

• Reflections on Practice in Teaching and Learning
• Qualitative Methodologies in Educational Research
• Globalisation and Education
• Globalising Curriculum
• Developmental Psychology
• Psychology and Learning Communities

Teaching

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Discussions
• Active inquiry
• Investigations

You'll meet regularly with your personal tutor who'll support and encourage your learning and understanding.

Assessment

• Coursework
• A 15,000-word dissertation

For the dissertation study, you'll be supported by an experienced research tutor who has expertise in the appropriate field.

Your Career

We offer postgraduate courses that will launch your career in education or aid your continuing professional development. Our graduates work in the UK and overseas in schools, universities, and local and national government. Some deliver education as teachers and lecturers; others use their skills in a variety of careers covering policy development, education, administration, psychology and social work.

About Us

We value creative teaching that challenges inequalities in the education system. We believe in increasing opportunities for education, for everyone. You’ll benefit from this inclusive approach, as a student and as a professional.

You'll be taught by leading academics like Professor Cathy Nutbrown, who was recently commissioned by the government to lead an independent review looking at ways to strengthen teaching qualifications. This year, Cathy won an Outstanding Impact in Society award for her work on literacy.

Specialist resources

Our research seminar programme gives you access to the latest findings, often before they’re published. The University’s library has online catalogues and databases, e-books and e-journals. There’s a wireless network in the department.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form