Character Education

University of Birmingham
Postgraduate MA Distance learning (part-time) 3 Years Education

About this course

Transform lives with the world’s first distance learning MA in Character Education. Gain deep insights into character, wellbeing, and human flourishing with our unique Master’s programme. Make a lasting impact in education, leadership, and beyond.

The MA Character Education course helps you to develop your knowledge and expertise in the field of character education. Learn from leading scholars from the world-leading Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues. Whether you're a teacher, business leader, or a parent, you'll gain the expertise to drive positive change in your school, organisation, or family home.

Why study this course at the University of Birmingham? Our MA in Character Education course is the first of its kind, focusing on the profound impact of character and virtues on individuals and society.

  • Flexible learning - study at your own pace alongside existing commitments

  • Personalised support - receive guidance from an Academic Tutor for each module, plus a dedicated Personal Tutor throughout the MA

  • Expertise - learn from leading specialists at The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, a world-renowned hub dedicated to exploring the impact of character and virtues on individuals and society

  • Interdisciplinary approach - draw insights from education, philosophy, psychology, sociology, social sciences and theology

  • Diverse – engage with students from across multiple professions including teaching, medicine, psychology, the armed forces, business, and non-profits/charities

  • Collaborative – work alongside and learn from peers from around the world

    Career opportunities Our MA in Character Education equips you with the knowledge and skills to drive meaningful change across a wide range of sectors, including education, policy, leadership, and community development. Rooted in a strong research-to-practice approach, this programme empowers you to apply your learning in real-world contexts, shaping cultures and influencing practices that support character development and human flourishing. Whether you aspire to enhance your professional practice, lead institutional change, or pursue further research—including PhD study—this course provides a solid foundation for your next steps.

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    2314 Primary education teaching professionals
    2311 Higher education teaching professionals
    2319 Teaching professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Distance learning (part-time)
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Education

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    University of Birmingham

    Birmingham

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