Education (Taught)

Ready to teach and make an impact? This is your launchpad.
You’ll get a real feel for what it’s like to teach English around the world – from how people learn languages to how you can make lessons fun, effective and engaging. You’ll explore different cultures, classroom styles and teaching techniques, and discover how to adapt your approach wherever you decide to work.
English teaching is a global passport, and this degree helps you unlock it. Our graduates are already working in places like China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea and the Middle East – proving just how far these skills can take you. Whether you want to stay in the UK, travel, study more, or boost your CV with extra qualifications like CELTA, this course gives you the credibility and confidence to make big moves.
This degree opens up a range of career paths. Teach in universities, schools or community centres across the world. Stay in the UK and teach ESOL or EAP. Go on to postgraduate research. Or even branch out into teaching other languages. Whatever direction you choose, you’ll leave with the skills, flexibility and confidence to build a career that can take you pretty much anywhere.

Student profile: Mark Grattan
“The School of Education at Leeds is outstanding. I particularly appreciate their strong focus on research.”
Mark Grattan, MA Education

Why study at Leeds:

• Graduate with cutting‑edge, research‑powered skills that put you ahead of the curve and ready to take on real‑world challenges in education.

• Build a Masters that actually fits you by picking optional modules that match your interests, passions and career plans.

• Learn from top academics who are shaping education right now, and get the latest insights from early years right through to higher education, both in the UK and worldwide.

• Explore the big issues and future trends in global education, and see how research, policy and practice connect – and what it all means for the classrooms you care about.

• Get involved in leading research groups at a world‑recognised School of Education and boost your professional skills through real projects that make an impact.

Rankings and awards
Top 100 in the world, QS World University Rankings 2026

Where this degree could take you
This course gives you a real edge in a competitive job market, opening doors to exciting roles both at home and around the world.

Profile quote: Aikins Amoha
"To increase your knowledge and skills in education and be in the best place to make great strides and leave indelible marks in people’s lives to change society, come to the University of Leeds."
Aikins Amoha, Education MA

Career support
Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research
At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.
Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.

Visit our website for the latest information on which modules we offer. https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/a591/education-ma

Most assessment is by written essay. Occasionally, we use other assessment approaches, such as poster presentations or reflective logs.