Education Studies MA

If you believe in the lifelong value of education and want to work towards improving the experience for students in all educational contexts, this Master's in Education Studies is for you.

You may already be working in the education sector, such as a teacher, manager or researcher, but even if not, this course will refine your abilities to collaboratively explore and critique all aspects of educational policy and practice.

You'll draw on pedagogical, sociological and psychological theory to discover how people of all ages and backgrounds respond to education, and how this translates into lived experience in schools, colleges, universities, professional development programmes and other educational settings.

You'll look at the role and purpose of education from both a national and global perspective, supported by expert academics with sector experience and a diverse cohort of fellow educational professionals.

When you graduate, you'll have the tools and skills to approach complex issues in education at an advanced level, preparing you for senior roles in educational policy and services, pedagogy, learning support or research. 

• A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

This Master's in Education Studies equips students with a comprehensive understanding of education theory and practical application, policy, experience, and psychology. This equips them with the necessary research skills to take on senior roles in educational policy-making, pedagogy, leadership, mentorship, consultancy, research, or learning support. Graduates have gone on to roles such as education mental health practitioner, lecturer in education, and research assistant. The course also provides expert career advice from the Careers and Employability Centre, tutors, and Student Placements and Employability Centre, which can be accessed for up to five years after graduation. The course also offers networking events, 1-to-1 appointments, CV and cover letter advice, interview preparation and practice, workshops to enhance employability skills, recruitment events, and support for starting a business.