Education

University of Reading
Postgraduate MA Full-time 12 Months Education

About this course

Develop your knowledge and understanding of education and educational research with our MA Education degree.

Offered by the University of Reading’s Institute of Education, this programme examines the broader philosophical, sociological, and psychological aspects and issues related to leadership, teaching, mentoring and research in education.

Take the steps to achieve your career aspirations and have a direct, positive impact on the lives of students in your care. The course is designed to enhance the analytical and research skills that you will need to pursue your desired career, whether you choose to specialise in teaching and working with children and young people in schools and other education settings, develop your profile in education leadership and policy to bring about change, or investigate the research and scholarship that influences professional practice and decision-making in education.

For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-pg/ma-education

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MA

Location: Reading

Part-time

Duration: 63 Months

Qualification: MA

Location: Reading

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Reading
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Education