Education

Our innovative MA explores education from an international and multi-dimensional perspective, capitalising on our long-standing experience in education and world-class research, committed to transforming global educational theory and practice. You’ll examine contemporary educational issues, theory, practice and policy through economic, social, political and professional lenses, addressing topics like inclusion, inequality, professional identity, racism and gender in education. Helping you become a better, more informed educator, the MA will equip you with the skills and tools to pursue further research and work as a practitioner, mentor or leader in a wide variety of educational settings in the UK or overseas.

We are in the process of refreshing our curriculum for the 2025/26 academic year to reflect best practices and the latest advancements in academia. New course content and modules will be available on this course page in due course.

Why choose this course?
- Education has been taught at Keele for over 50 years and we take pride in combining world-class research with commitment to teaching

- Course develops robust understanding of theory, policy and practice in the UK and internationally with an emphasis on educational theory and practical experience via optional placement

- Engage with highly qualified, experienced academics, working at the forefront of their disciplines

- Excellent student support, supervision and flexibility, allowing students to pursue topics of their choice in final dissertations

When you study our MA in Education, you will focus on contemporary educational issues, theory, practice and policy - as viewed through economic, social, political and professional lenses.

Studying education at Keele is shaped by our strong focus – in both teaching and research – on the broader role of education in enhancing human development, its relationship to the economy, society and people’s lives, their opportunities and identities.

Drawing inspiration from the latest research, you’ll study critical perspectives on education policy, professional identity and a variety of global education issues. For example, you will explore how educational inequalities are associated with race, gender, class and culture and how those associations affect students' experiences of schooling and their educational outcomes.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.