Education

University of Plymouth
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Education

About this course

Our MA Education programme focuses on educational practice using methods of practice-related inquiry. Building on our recognised excellence in postgraduate teaching and research, this programme offers a structured pathway for professional development and scholarship in general education or one of three subject specialisms: Early Childhood Studies, Mathematics Education, or SEN and Inclusion.

* Take the opportunity to research through a specialised pathway, tailored sustainability and outdoor learning modules, or your own area of interest.

* Benefit from Saturday, weekday and evening face-to-face provision and tutorials offering flexibility for professional practitioners.

* Learn from experienced educators who have first-hand familiarity with the challenges and possibilities of educational practice.

* Further develop your expertise in specific educational issues of interest to you.

* Develop the ability to undertake systematic inquiries and the capability to respond to ethical issues through critical analysis and decision making.

This course may be studied part-time over two years.

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
2314 Primary education teaching professionals
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
2319 Teaching professionals
3231 Higher level teaching assistants

Course Details

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