Education MA
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 25,100 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* no application closing date for this course
** international students | GBP 11,200 - home students
Introduction
Our Education MA builds on the School’s extensive research on education in different countries around the world. This programme will allow you to critically understand:
- the changing nature of education in the digital age
- the importance of leadership in education
- innovative pedagogies and what works
Distinctive features of the Master's course include:
- the ability to tailor your course to suit your interests
- a supportive community within the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
Expand your understanding and experiences in education.
Explore pedagogy in national and international contexts and gain a broad understanding of education globally.
Delve into a diverse range of modules, explore your interests and specialise in particular areas.
Collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds, enriching your knowledge of education in its many forms.
Rankings
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Global Top 130 University - QS World University Rankings 2025
- Global Top 170 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
- Top 150 for Education - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
Curriculum
What you'll learn
Gain advanced knowledge and skills in a range of topics, including:
- research methods and approaches
- teaching and learning
- technology enhanced learning
- educational leadership and management
Learn through a variety of methods, including:
- lectures
- seminars and workshops
- individual and small group activities
- formative coursework
Compulsory modules
- Dissertation/ Action Research Portfolio
- Research Strategies and Methods
Optional modules
- Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment as Foundations of Teaching and Learning
- Innovative Pedagogies
- Leadership and Strategic Management
- The Future of Learning in the Digital Age
- Comparative Education
- Investigating Technology Enhanced Learning
- Future of Educational Leadership and Practitioner Research
Career Opportunities
The Education MA course is especially suitable if you aspire to any kind of career in education.
Possible career routes include:
- teaching at school, college or university level (please note this MA Education does not carry Qualified Teacher Status)
- educational training
- educational consultancy
- educational leading and managing
- experts in technology-enhanced learning
- educational research