Manchester Metropolitan University MA Education
Manchester Metropolitan University

MA Education

Manchester, United Kingdom

1 up to 2 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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Sep 2025

EUR 20,000 / per year *

Blended, On-Campus

* full-time | EUR 3334 part-time per 30 credits studied

Introduction

Our MA Education Master's is a flexible course for anyone interested in critically exploring contemporary education. We offer a full-time route and a part-time route so you can study at a pace that suits you.

From early years practitioners, teachers and leaders in education, to local authority, health services and aspiring researchers, our course appeals to a variety of backgrounds and professions. You will be joining a diverse and thriving community of postgraduate students from the UK and across the world.

Examine key concepts, global issues and debates in education, from performance measurement to ethnicity, class and gender. Explore national and international policy, and consider the impact of social inequalities and the role of politics in education.

We aim to empower you to approach your own research with confidence. You’ll extend your understanding of research techniques, including empirical and desk-based projects, to prepare you for completing your own dissertation. Throughout the project, you will have access to support from active researchers in our internationally renowned Educational and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

Features and Benefits

  • World-class research-informed teaching - Experience courses planned and delivered by our award-winning TEF Gold standard team and world-leading Educational and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
  • National Professional Qualification - If you have a National Professional Qualification, you can apply for the learning to be recognised as a contribution towards your master's and reduce the number of taught modules you need to complete.
  • Expert dissertation support - You can work closely with expert researchers as part of your dissertation module to help you shape and carry out your own research project. Expertise spans areas such as early childhood, literacy, STEM, and global educational trends.
  • Join a diverse postgraduate community - You’ll become a part of a thriving community of postgraduate learners from a variety of professional backgrounds in the UK and across the world. This network helps to enhance your learning experience and further support you through your studies.
  • Flexible structure – Study either part-time or full-time so that you can fit your masters around your varying commitments.
  • Opportunity to specialise – Choose option modules and coursework topics to reflect your personal and professional interests. Specialise your studies to discover education in an ever-changing world.
  • Study in a thriving education city – With a diverse and energetic scene, Manchester is one of the UK’s largest and most popular student cities. Our university shares the city’s strong national and international education links which can support and enhance your learning.

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