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    MA 2 years full-time

Course Description

The Advanced Research award offers students the opportunity to study an area of personal interest in depth to develop expertise in a chosen aspect of education. It is aimed at applicants who intend to pursue careers in senior leadership of education institutions, educational policy development, administration, and academic research. The course will also prepare students for progression into doctoral study.

  Who is the course for?  

  • Established teachers and education practitioners who want to develop expertise and theoretical understanding of the field
  • Newly qualified practitioners looking to upgrade their qualifications and enhance their knowledge.
  • Students who have had some experience in an aspect of educational practice which they would like to develop for future career development

MA Education has Placement Year, a one-year course, and Advanced Research pathways.

Why choose this course?

This two-year course provides the ideal blend of research and practice, as well as the opportunity to gain valuable work experience that will enhance your employability.

You will develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding of educational theory and practice through critical reflection, analysis and enquiry, benefiting from a supportive learning community and learning from lecturers and professionals from a range of educational settings. The course will equip you with skills in critical thinking, enquiry and research, report writing, presentation and communication as well as the application of theory to practice.

This course offers:

  • A rigorous, evidence-based and inclusive educational experience embedded in research and practice. We will employ interactive techniques to enable effective learning
  • Guest lectures from specialists across all areas of education
  • Opportunities to visit a range of educational settings, including special schools and alternative education provision.
  • an excellent student learning experience - we are proud to have ranked 10th for education and teaching in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024). 

Entry Requirements

  • 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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Fees

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Programme Funding

The University of Hertfordshire offer a range of tuition fee discounts and non-repayable scholarships to support our postgraduate students, visit website to find out more.

Student Destinations

Employment prospects are enhanced through the MA Education (with Advanced Research) qualification, with graduates often securing promotions with their current employer or pursuing new opportunities.

Typical career paths include:

  • Senior practitioner or leader in a school or other education setting
  • Educational research or policy development
  • Advisory roles within the field of education
  • Teacher in range of settings
  • Lecturer in Higher or Further Education
  • Training, Human Resources
  • Leader of Educational organization
  • Special Educational Needs practitioner
  • Early Years Practitioner
  • Children’s Centre Leader
  • Education Adviser
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Youth work
  • Family Support

Module Details

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