Education MA is a postgraduate degree at University College Birmingham, based in Birmingham, taught full-time over 1 year.
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
Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MA
Location: Birmingham
Duration: 1.5 Years
Qualification: MA
Location: Birmingham
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Birmingham
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Education
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ