Education - MA

The Education - MA program at Birmingham City University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of education systems and the skills needed to become effective educators. The course covers a wide range of topics, including curriculum design, teaching methods, assessment and evaluation, and educational technology. Students will have the opportunity to learn from experienced educators and researchers, as well as participate in practical placements and projects that allow them to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. By the end of the program, students will be prepared to enter the workforce as knowledgeable and skilled education professionals.

Additional Information

Our course is designed to provide students with a flexible and supportive learning environment, with opportunities for part-time or full-time study. We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help fund your studies. Our graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in education and related fields.

Learn from experienced educators at one of the top universities for education in the UK.

Birmingham City University is one of the top universities for education in the UK, with a long history of producing high-quality educators. Our faculty members are experts in their fields and are dedicated to providing students with the best possible learning experience. We offer a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities that allow students to develop their skills and knowledge in a supportive and challenging environment.

Highly flexible, this course can be studied alongside your job through our part-time route. Our Education Masters framework allows you to choose your own path by selecting the core modules, area of specialization, and optional modules, that way you can tailor your study to suit your needs and areas of interest. The award you receive upon graduating depends on both your existing qualifications and the combination of modules that you choose to study. You'll do this by studying some core modules and others which you negotiate with your tutor and the program leader for your pathway. The modules available explore current issues in education, leadership, and management, change and improvement, as well as a flexible portfolio, reflection, and research opportunities, leading to a final dissertation. Depending on the modules you take, you may be able to graduate with a specific pathway named on your degree.

Applicants should have a degree or equivalent qualification, or professional experience that equates to degree level.