MA Education

About the course

1 year full-time

Designed for students who do not have professional experience in teaching, but are interested in theory and research relating to learning, teaching and assessment, and educational policy. You can take a placement module in an educational setting as part of this course.

Entry requirements

A good first degree in a related field.

English language requirements

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

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.

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E: ma-ft@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 8115

Where your masters can take you

Our postgraduate courses are designed specifically to either launch your career in education or to aid continuing professional development. Graduates from our courses work in schools, universities, local and national government both in the UK and overseas.

Some will be directly involved in the delivery of education as teachers and lecturers whilst others will utilise their skills in a variety of careers covering policy development, education, administration, psychology and social work.

Why your masters matters

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.

Our research and teaching quality are independently rated as excellent. Our portfolio of postgraduate programmes is taught by internationally renowned leading academics.

Our friendly, supportive and stimulating learning environment will develop your theoretical and applied knowledge of education issues. We try to give you as much choice as we can. You can even take modules from other courses if you like.

Our research and teaching are independently rated as excellent.

Specialist resources

We make sure our research feeds directly into our teaching. Our research seminar programme gives you access to the latest findings, often before they’re published.

There's a wireless network in the department and you'll have access to the University's extensive library resources, including online catalogues and databases, e-books and e-journals.

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