Education (Taught)

Deepen your understanding of modern education and develop valuable new skills with our part-time MA Education degree. This comprehensive programme provides a strong foundation in teaching and learning practices, while allowing you to explore education in its many forms - from formal and professional development to compulsory schooling.

You’ll engage with the latest challenges and opportunities shaping the education sector today. Through dynamic hands-on learning, you’ll apply your knowledge in real-world contexts and grow as both a communicator and a leader. When you graduate from BNU, you’ll be equipped with the insight and experience needed to thrive in a wide range of educational roles.

Why study MA Education at BNU?
A diverse career
Our MA Education can open the door to many exciting careers in the education sector. While it doesn’t include a formal teaching qualification, it provides a deep understanding of educational theory, practice, and leadership. You’ll graduate with the critical skills and knowledge needed to make an impact, whether you’re aiming to shape policy, lead educational initiatives, support learning in community or corporate settings, or progress to further study and research.

This degree is ideal for those looking to become confident, forward-thinking leaders in education, with a strong academic foundation to support their career goals.

Ready for global practice
The MA Education course caters to diverse students from the UK and further afield. The face-to-face study enables immediate cultural exchange and collaborative problem-solving. Our students learn not only from our teaching-informed tutors but also from their peers, who share their knowledge, experience, and practice in real-time, creating rich cross-cultural learning experiences that build lifelong connections with fellow educators from around the world.

Study options
The MA Education is available as a full-time one-year program or a part-time two-year option. If you're looking to launch a career in education or academic research, the full-time route offers an intensive and immersive experience. However, due to its demanding schedule, it is not suited to those with full-time work commitments.

Our part-time pathway is ideal for working professionals, providing the flexibility to balance study alongside other responsibilities. Both options are delivered face-to-face, fostering a focused and engaging learning environment that supports deep reflection, collaboration, and personal growth - something often harder to achieve through online study alone.

What will I study?
Our MA Education offers a rich and in-depth exploration of global educational theories, concepts, and frameworks, with a strong focus on practical application. The programme encourages you to adopt a critical, international perspective, examining pressing educational issues both within the UK and across diverse global contexts.

You will engage with a wide range of thought-provoking topics, including:

• Learning, teaching, and assessment across varied educational systems

• Key educational issues across cultures, age groups, and settings

• Research methodology and academic inquiry

• Designing, conducting, and presenting your own research

• Theoretical and conceptual approaches to education and their real-world applications

• Applying project-based frameworks and methodologies in educational settings

• Driving positive societal change and influencing education at a global level

• Our course is built around a commitment to transnational dialogue, fostering a truly global learning community where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. It is an ideal choice for educators who aspire to make a meaningful impact in our interconnected, globalised world.