MA Education

University of Exeter

MA Education offers a flexible, practice-focused pathway to develop your knowledge, skills, experience and career in this dynamic field. Whether you're an experienced educator looking to enhance your practice or a recent graduate, this course provides the perfect foundation. The programme is designed to be accessible to those who haven’t studied education before, while also offering deep knowledge and development for those with prior experience. Core modules give you a solid grounding in foundational concepts, issues and approaches to the study of education, while a placement module offers real-world experience. A wide range of optional modules lets you specialise in areas such as inclusive education, technology and learning, creative arts, leadership, social justice, and international policy. You’ll critically engage with theory and practice, exploring how cutting-edge research applies to global challenges. For your dissertation, you can choose a traditional research project or a practice-focused portfolio, aligning your final work with your career goals. Small group teaching, workshops and tutorials foster discussion and collaborative learning and debate, while expert staff support your growth in a research-driven environment. The modules below provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.