Education

University College Birmingham
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Education

About this course

COURSE INFORMATION

Are you currently working within the education sector or are you interested in education? Do you want to boost your career, qualifications and knowledge?

Our Education MA is designed to align with contemporary issues and movements within the education sector. Throughout your time on the course, you will develop a critical understanding of factors related to education which will challenge your perspectives.

Modules cover a wide range of subjects, including social justice and concepts such as inequality, gender, and socioeconomic status, and educational psychology, with a focus on theories of learning, approaches to behaviour and the role of cognition.

The variety of topics available provide depth of knowledge, alongside the analytical and research skills necessary to manage complex issues and oversight in educational organisations.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT – You will be allocated a personal tutor to support you through your studies on this course EXPERT TUITION – Study with industry professionals who are experts in their field and have a wide range of industry experience NO EXAMS - If you are not keen on exams, this course is for you. You will have no written exams during or at the end of the course and will be assessed through practical assessments and coursework only AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY – We were regional winners for student support, international and postgraduate in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, as voted for by students FLEXIBLE LEARNING – Blended delivery provides flexibility for you to weave your study around work commitments

FACILITIES

Our state-of-the-art facilities, include spacious teaching and learning environments such as classrooms, lecture theatres and computer rooms. You will also have access to a range of independent learning spaces including our academic library, Thinkspace, learning pods and more.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION

  • Education Consultant

  • Director of Education

  • Ofsted inspector

  • Further education teacher

  • Higher education teacher

  • Headteacher

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  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 1.5 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

    Course Details

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