MA Education
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,450 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time international| home £8,500 per year; part-time international £2,908 per 30 credits | home £1,417 per 30 credits
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Introduction
Our Master's in Education course is ideal for anyone who is passionate about education and wants to make a difference in the lives of others.
Whether you're already working in teaching, education management, or policy, or are a graduate interested in pursuing careers in education, this course provides the knowledge and skills to enhance your career prospects.
The MA Education extends and deepens your understanding of current theories, policies, and issues in the field through intensive study and research. You can tailor the course to your interests by selecting your topics, and work towards one of our specialist endorsements: Leadership; Teaching and Learning; Early Years; Inclusive Practice; or International Education.
Through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process, you can transfer up to 90 Master's level credits gained from previous postgraduate study in associated disciplines, including PGCEs. The MA also provides a clear route to a Doctorate in Education.
What you should know about this course
- Endorsements (or specialisms) for this course include: Leadership and Management, Education Technology, Special Educational Needs, Youth and Community, Early Years, International, and Higher Education (current HE practitioners only)
- If you have previous postgraduate study from related disciplines, you can transfer up to 90 credits, reducing the time it takes to gain your Master’s degree.
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Curriculum
Full time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Critical Perspectives in Education (30 credits)
- Global Perspectives on Education (30 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
- Enquiry Skills in Educational Research (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Negotiated Independent Study: Professional Knowledge (1) (30 credits)
- The Child's Lived Experience: Developing Confident Learners (30 credits)
- Inclusion & Social Justice (30 credits)
- 21st Century Pedagogy (30 credits)
- Leadership in Education (30 credits)
Part-time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Critical Perspectives in Education (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Negotiated Independent Study: Professional Knowledge (1) (30 credits)
- The Child's Lived Experience: Developing Confident Learners (30 credits)
- Inclusion & Social Justice (30 credits)
- 21st Century Pedagogy (30 credits)
- Leadership in Education (30 credits)
- Global Perspectives on Education (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Dissertation (60 credits)
- Enquiry Skills in Educational Research (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Negotiated Independent Study: Professional Knowledge (1) (30 credits)
- The Child's Lived Experience: Developing Confident Learners (30 credits)
- Inclusion & Social Justice (30 credits)
- 21st Century Pedagogy (30 credits)
- Leadership in Education (30 credits)
- Global Perspectives on Education (30 credits)
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Career Opportunities
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Graduates from this course may go on to develop careers in a wide range of roles and institutions, from middle and senior management opportunities in education and community organizations to doctoral study and research.
Do you provide employability services?
Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.
The Employability and Careers Service provides support when you are preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles. It includes CV clinics, mock interviews, and employability skills workshops.
Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the industry and will provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.