Entry requirements

2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent).

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following:

- Band B
- IELTS score to 7 overall, no more than two components at 6.0/6.5 & rest 7.0+

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course arms you, as an educational professional, with the knowledge and skills to identify problems of practice in educational settings and within the education system as a whole. To do this you will evaluate research and development within education, understanding the validity and applicability of these ideas by investigating them from a variety of perspectives.

The flexible nature of this MA means you can choose optional modules which suit your current and future needs, expanding your understanding of the scope and nature of Education as a discipline. You will have the opportunity to engage with ideas, debates and research, developing your academic and research skills.

You will develop your knowledge and understanding of research in education through reflective and innovative means, and apply this to your own practice. You will have the opportunity to debate with your peers on a host of important innovation in education issues, and develop a sceptical and inquisitive stance in relation to educational developments and ideas.

Skills from this degree

Evaluate theory, practice and research in education
Apply knowledge and understanding of research methods critically in planning, undertaking and evaluating a research project
Evaluate existing methodologies and develop new hypotheses which provide fresh insights into education and professional practice
Deepen insights into the dynamic interaction that exists between education research, theory, policy and practice