Education MA

Course Content

• Course Details

  The Education MA comprises seven modules and a dissertation. The dissertation is an original piece of research which may be presented in a choice of formats. You will be supported to share your research in journals, online or at conferences.

  • EDUM160: International and Comparative Education (20 credits)
  • EDUM161: Learning Cultures, Places, and Spaces (20 credits)
  • EDUM162: Future Focused Education and Innovative Pedagogies (10 credits)
  • EDUM163: Digital Horizons in Education (10 credits)
  • EDUM164: Health and Wellbeing in Educational Contexts (20 credits)
  • EDUM123: Leadership and Change in Education (20 credits)
  • EDUM167: Research Methods in Education (20 credits)
  • EDUM166: Dissertation (60 credits)

  There is a range of assignment formats across the modules, with an emphasis on application to practice. Assignments include individual and group work and might involve essays, presentations, videos or portfolios. You can tailor assignment titles to your personal interests and explore aspects of education that are relevant to your own professional context. A key element across the programme is a culture of knowledge-sharing which enables you to engage with fellow MA students and professional colleagues from around the world.

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• Entry Requirements

  To study our Masters in Education course, you will need an honours degree, usually at 2:2 or above, from a UK institution or equivalent.

  If you have other qualifications and have recent professional experience of three years or more, you will also be considered. In this case you will be interviewed and asked to demonstrate that you have engaged with the broad field of education at graduate level or equivalent.

  If you have master’s (level 7) credits from another course, including the PGCE, NPQH, or programmes run by University of Northampton, then it may be possible to credit these towards this degree.

  For information on how to apply to study the MA Education degree with us, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements for study at postgraduate level:

  • Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other band (or equivalent).

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

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• Fees and Funding

  2024/25 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK – Full Time: £8,250
  • UK – Part Time: £1,380 per 30 credits
  • UK – Online: £1,235 per 30 credits
  • International – Full Time: £16,995
  • International – Online: £1,235 per 30 credits

  2023/24 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK – Full Time: £8,010
  • UK – Part Time: £1,335 per 30 credits
  • UK – Online: £1,200 per 30 credits
  • International – Full Time: £16,500
  • International – Online: £1,200 per 30 credits

  Additional Costs

  There are no additional costs for Education MA students beginning their studies in September 2021. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  Master’s Loans

  If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 2021/22 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a Master’s loan through Student Finance England**.

  *Please note that the maximum period of study allowed for part-time courses is two years.

  **If you have exemptions from studying a PGCE you will not be eligible for Postgraduate funding as you must be studying the full 180 Credits.

  Scholarships and Bursaries

  For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

  For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.

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• FAQs

  How will I learn on the MA Education?

  You can study either face-to-face on campus or 100% online.

  Online and on-campus teaching is in small group format, such as seminars and workshops, enabling you to engage in active engagement, discussion and debate. You will be invited to join special interest groups and research centres. Depending on which modules you choose, study trips or experiential learning opportunities may be included, and we often bring in guest speakers from around the world.

  Teaching is underpinned by the linking of theory and practice, allowing you to critically reflect on work-based issues and innovations.

  There are structured links to course materials and resources that are designed to enable you to learn in different ways and through different media. Our online library gives you access to a vast collection of electronic books and journals to support your independent study.

  In addition, there are many support systems available, including personal academic tutors, academic advisors, thesis supervisors and career services.

  What do our students say?

  “It’s such a cool experience being able to share and learn about different learning cultures from all over the world. The discussions we have are so interesting, especially with classmates bringing in their unique perspectives. It’s like taking a journey through education globally, and I’m really enjoying every bit of it.”

  How much time will I need to commit?

  As a full-time student, you will typically have 6 hours of classes per week and be expected to undertake a further 20-24 hours of self-directed study and research. If you are studying part-time, you will typically have 2 to 4 hours of classes per week and should undertake 8-12 hours of self-directed study per week. However, the workload varies across the year.

  You will study for 1 year if you are full-time usually 2 years for part-time students – This can be adjusted to your needs.

  How will I be assessed?

  The way we assess is flexible and sensitive to your existing professional workloads. This enables you to link your studies to aspects of work in your own school or setting, or if you are a full-time student to your personal interests.

  There are no exams for this course. Instead, assessment is in the form of essays, portfolios, presentations and small-scale research projects. There is a combination of formative and summative assessments. You will complete the MA with a final project or dissertation that is presented in a negotiated format.

  Who can I contact for more information about the MA in Education?

  For more information on the MA Education please contact Dr Helen Caldwell.

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