Career Info | Education MA
Course code: OLPAJ Level: 7
We know that finding time to invest in your own education can be a challenge when you’re focussed on educating others. That’s why our Department of Education (DfE) approved online MA Education is highly flexible, allowing you to study at your own pace.
It focuses on improving education practice, reflecting on current global trends in education and applying theory in a professional context.
Enriching your career
Our MA Education is not a teaching qualification but previous students have benefited from this postgraduate degree, helping them to gain more senior roles, enriching their teaching, challenging their preconceptions and boosting their confidence.
Be inspired by others
Students frequently tell us that they most enjoy hearing the diverse mix of experiences, ideas and opinions brought by others taking the course, especially when that challenges their own thinking. Online discussion forums make this possible, and with such a wide variety of people on the course, from the UK and overseas, that’s not surprising. Our tutors have many years’ experience in the education sector themselves, so they understand your profession and are sympathetic to the pressures of balancing study with a busy teaching job.
You are in control
Studying online gives you the flexibility to study at the most convenient time and place for you. The course is divided into modules which are scheduled over fixed trimesters so there will be deadlines to meet; but you can organise your study time around your work and personal commitments in order to complete each module within the set time parameters.
Online class discussions are largely focussed on contextualisation of theory to practice, so it’s stimulating, engaging and highly relevant to your day-to-day, professional life.
We are currently updating and revalidating the module content for this course. From September 2013 each module will be worth 20 credits instead of the current 15. This means you may be doing fewer modules but will be covering topics in more depth.
Full details to follow.
You will usually need at least one of the following:
- a good undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) or an equivalent level 6 qualification
- experience of working with the education sector
- be currently working within the education arena.
You will be asked to provide a CV/Resume detailing your academic and work experience.
English language qualifications
You will normally need one of the following English Language qualifications:
- GCE O level English Language: Grade C
- GCSE English: Grade C
If English is not your first language you will need an English language qualification. For this course you will need at least one of the following:
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)
- Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
- London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
- International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
- International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C.
Other English Language qualifications may be accepted and you should provide full details of these with your application.
| Per Module | Modules | Total | Start | |
| UK/EU | £600 | 9 | £5,400* | Sept/Jan/May |
| Overseas | £840 | 9 | £7,560* | Sept/Jan/May |
*Prices correct for 2013/2014. Subject to annual increase in September 2014.
Flexible payment plans available
Choose from three options:
- Pay only for the modules you are studying
- Pay your full course fees upfront, receive a 5% discount and avoid annual increases
- Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only)
This course can open doors for you in your career. It might make your CV stand out enough to get you an interview for that more senior role you’ve been looking for, or just give you the confidence to apply for positions you normally wouldn’t have considered.
Previous students have also said that they have performed better at work as a result of this course – bringing greater recognition and respect from peers.
To give you an idea of the range of careers this MA relates to, some of our graduates have gone on to become advanced skills teachers, nursery managers, assistant head teachers, disability coordinators within universities and national trainers for charitable organisations.
You may also wish to go on to further study such as an MPhil, EdD or PhD.
