MA Education with Placement Year

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

• An honours degree (2:2 or higher) in a relevant subject such as Education, SEND, Childhood Studies, Social Sciences, Coaching, Mentoring or Counselling or other related fields.
• Other degree qualifications will be considered depending upon relevant professional experience in an educational context such as schools and colleges. Overseas awards need to be recognised as equivalent by NARIC
• English language GCSE Grade 4 (iGCSE Grade C) or above or equivalent
• a short personal statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why you are interested in education and any relevant experience (professional or voluntary) that might support your application
• a work or academic reference.

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Many of our students join our Programme having already gained 'M-Level' or 'Level 7' credit from previous master’s level study – for example from a PGCE or accredited short course. Such credit in relevant subjects may be considered for accreditation through the APCL process and thereby exempt students from specific modules on our MA Programme.

Non-accredited masters level study in relevant subjects may be accredited through the APEL process. This must be completed prior to beginning study on the programme.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

MA Education is a broad supportive programme designed to support students into their dream career working in education across a range of professional capacities. This placement-year pathway enables students to put theory into practice gaining core work experience and professional connections.

Applicants have a one-year course option and Advanced Research pathway available to suit individual interests and career aspirations.