MA Education

MA Education meet the interests and professional development needs of a wide range of professionals who are working in education and related settings such as health and social care and social services. The programme enables you to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of contemporary theory, approaches and practice related to learning and development as socially, culturally, historically and politically constructed concepts. It will engage you in cutting-edge research and enhance your understanding of the nature of educational enquiry and the analytical processes that support research-informed practice. If you are seeking to develop your practice and gain expertise in the field of education, then this is the programme for you.

You will benefit from exceptional personalised support, tailored to your individual professional interests and needs, and a flexible hybrid delivery model where you can attend classes on campus or online. The blend of students from different professional backgrounds will enable discussion, debate and the sharing of experiences in a supportive and welcoming environment, facilitated by staff who are experts in education theory and practice. You will also develop essential transferrable skills, from purposeful and effective communication to utilising a range of media, making justifiable decisions in complex and unpredictable situations, and planning appropriate targets for improvement.