The MA Education critically examines the purpose of education, its social and cultural impact and the implications of democracy and educational governance. You will learn to question accepted theory and policy, view education from a global perspective and explore key issues such as inclusion and accessibility.
You will need:
a minimum 2:2 ideally in a relevant subject e.g. Education, Social Policy, Childhood, Community Development, Health or International Studies
or
to be able to demonstrate a comparable academic standard through past studies and/or relevant work experience, along with a genuine passion and interest in the critical study of education in its broadest sense
plus
GCSE English or equivalent
Additional information
IELTS 6.5 level (minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent
Those holding qualifications deemed equivalent to respective parts of the MA may be permitted to enter with exemptions
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LJMU has an excellent record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
This programme offers excellent opportunities to enhance your and career progression through your developing skills and confidence. You will benefit from our strong and established relationships with employers in education and other fields.As a graduate you will be able to enter or progress in a range of careers where education is central to practice and organisational purpose. You may go on to undertake roles in: policy work; arts education; educational leadership; community-based education; learning, development and support; schools; adult, further and higher education; local authorities/central government; diplomacy and international projects; educational research; NGOs and educational consultancy.
For module information for this course please visit https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduates/education
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