Educational Innovation (Taught)

Join Warwick's Education Studies' flexible MA and gain the skills and understanding to approach innovation within an educational setting. Arming educational professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify and address issues both within practice and more broadly within the wider education system.

Course overview
This course arms you, as an educational professional, with the knowledge and skills to identify problems of practice in educational settings and within the education system as a whole. To do this you will evaluate research and development within education, understanding the validity and applicability of these ideas by investigating them from a variety of perspectives.

The flexible nature of this MA means you can choose optional modules which suit your current and future needs, expanding your understanding of the scope and nature of Education as a discipline. You will have the opportunity to engage with ideas, debates and research, developing your academic and research skills.

You will develop your knowledge and understanding of research in education through reflective and innovative means, and apply this to your own practice. You will have the opportunity to debate with your peers on a host of important innovation in education issues, and develop a sceptical and inquisitive stance in relation to educational developments and ideas.

Skills from this degree

• Evaluate theory, practice and research in education

• Apply knowledge and understanding of research methods critically in planning, undertaking and evaluating a research project

• Evaluate existing methodologies and develop new hypotheses which provide fresh insights into education and professional practice

• Deepen insights into the dynamic interaction that exists between education research, theory, policy and practice

This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.

Core modules

• Research Methods in Education (alternative online module available for part-time students if required)
• Dissertation

Optional modules
This programme has a number of optional modules to choose from. Our optional module lists are subject to change each year to keep the student learning experience current and up-to-date.

Assessment types vary depending on modules selected but may include different types of assignments, of varying lengths, as well as oral presentations. You will also complete a dissertation based on an individual research project, with support from a research supervisor.