Education (Taught)

This course offers a strong foundation for careers in a range of educational settings, both public and private, in the UK or abroad.

Why choose this course?
The MA in Education offers a strong foundation for careers in a range of educational settings, both public and private, in the UK or abroad. The course is designed for ‘Highly skilled Education Professionals’ such as teachers, lecturers, educational managers, and leaders in a variety of educational contexts including schools, colleges, universities, the military, and nursing. The MA in Education aims to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and professional values of participants engaged with education and/or training settings. It seeks to further enhance your ability to apply scholarship, theory and research to relevant UK and international contexts and use critical reflection and analysis as a means for enhancing your professional practice.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your initiative and decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations. You will develop these skills by understanding the key debates at the forefront of the field of Education and employ underpinning theory to evaluate and improve your own judgement, professional practice, and development.

For those seeking new roles, promotion, or are in the early stages of their career, the MA in Education offers relevant career progression through the development of an extensive knowledge base and advanced transferable skills. Through the development of critical enquiry, reflection, and research informed practice, the MA in Education provides high-quality learning experiences that can lead to a greater understanding, expertise and knowledge within an educational context and add professional credibility to any resume. This course also offers the first step for those interested in extending their research focus and leads directly to a pathway for doctoral or PhD studies.

What's unique about this course?

• Strong foundation for diverse educational careers in public and private settings, UK and abroad

• Designed for highly skilled education professionals across various contexts (schools, colleges, universities, military, nursing)

• Develops knowledge, understanding, skills, and professional values in education and training

• Enhances the ability to apply scholarship, theory, and research to relevant contexts

• Promotes critical reflection and analysis to improve professional practice

• Adds professional credibility to resumes

• Serves as a stepping stone for doctoral or PhD studies in education