MA Education
Sheffield, United Kingdom
MA
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,725 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* £17,725 for international/EU students | £10,620 for UK students
Key Summary
About: The MA Education program focuses on developing advanced understanding and skills in education theory and practice.
It encompasses various aspects of educational research, policy, and curriculum design.
The course aims to equip students with critical thinking and leadership skills in diverse educational settings, catering to professionals seeking to enhance their careers within the field.
Career Outcomes: Graduates of the MA Education program may pursue a range of career paths, including roles as educational consultants, curriculum developers, school administrators, and policy makers.
This qualification can also lead to opportunities in higher education and training, as well as research roles in educational organizations.
Broaden your understanding of key theories, concepts, and practices in education while focusing on your specific interests, passions, and employability within the field.
- Focus your studies on your interests, including any age of education.
- Explore contemporary debates and comparative understandings of education.
- Examine innovative practice across a range of educational sectors.
- Develop a leading voice rooted in theory, research, policy, and practice.
- Evaluate evidence, challenge assumptions, and critically reflect on values and practices.
On this course, you’ll critically engage with contemporary theories and practices in education, tailored to your interests and specialisms. The course equips you with the skills and knowledge to lead and innovate within the education sector, while also enhancing your employability and aligning your learning to your career ambitions.
On this course, our teaching approach strives to create an inclusive learning experience that encourages independent thought and critical inquiry.
You learn through:
- in-class discussion and debate
- group tasks and peer discussion
- individual projects
- tasks utilising digital platforms
- case study analysis
Key themes
You’ll extend your critical understanding of education in its broadest sense. You’ll engage with real-world educational problems across a range of different contexts. The course will prepare you to be an independent, critically-minded scholar in the educational field.
You’ll engage in inter-sessional tasks and ongoing formative assessments that provide continuous feedback. These assessments are designed to support your learning across each module, giving you the skills and knowledge to succeed in your final research project.
Course support
You’ll be guided and supported throughout your studies. Our dedicated team of tutors and academics brings a wealth of expertise from various educational fields. We’ll help prepare you for highly skilled, graduate-level employment through a number of key areas. These include:
- Access to three student support advisers to help with your personal, academic, and career development
- Access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones, webinars, and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments
Applied learning
The skills you develop on this course are designed to be directly applicable to your personal growth and career advancement in a variety of educational roles, both in formal and non-formal settings. We take a problem-centred approach to educational issues that allows you to put your knowledge into practice in real-world scenarios.
Networking opportunities
You'll have the opportunity to connect and network with like-minded peers, industry professionals, and experts in the field. By sharing experiences and insights, you'll build valuable relationships that enhance your personal growth and professional development.
This course prepares you for a career in:
- primary school teaching
- education administration
- further and higher education teaching
- education research
- leadership in education
- mentoring