Education (Taught)

Advance your career and deepen your expertise with the MA Education at Canterbury Christ Church University, a postgraduate degree designed for educators, academics, and professionals who want to make a meaningful impact in the evolving world of education.

Whether you aim to enhance your teaching practice, move into leadership, or influence educational policy, a Master’s in Education will provide the critical insight, analytical tools, and research skills to help you excel.

What you’ll learn

• Critically evaluate educational theories, policies, and practices to enhance your professional perspective.

• Develop advanced research and analytical skills to investigate contemporary issues in education.

• Apply innovative approaches to curriculum design, teaching, and assessment.

• Engage in a critical examination of how to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

• Enhance your leadership, reflection, and communication skills to support career progression and lifelong learning.

Rooted in both academic excellence and real-world application, the course explores the social, cultural, and political factors shaping education today. You’ll examine key themes such as curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment whilst engaging with contemporary debates and emerging innovations.

Taught by experienced academics and education professionals, the MA Education combines intellectual challenge with personalised support to help you grow as a reflective, research-informed practitioner.

Graduates progress into leadership roles across schools, higher education, consultancy, and educational policy. The course also offers a strong foundation for doctoral study, supporting long-term academic and professional advancement.