MA Education (International Education) at Birmingham City University

Do you want to expand your understanding of international education in a fast-changing world? Are you looking to form the foundation of a future career in many different educational or training settings? If so our MA Education (International Education) course will broaden your existing knowledge and set you on the right track.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences  |  Department: Education and Teacher Training  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You don’t need a teaching qualification for this course and you don’t have to intend become a teacher. If you are an international student looking to study our MA Education in the UK full-time, you will follow the International Education pathway, giving you the benefit of a specific curriculum so that you focus on what is most relevant to you as an international student. This will ensure the content is meaningful in terms of your cultural context while also providing a global perspective on educational topics and issues. Modules include Introduction to Master's-Level Study, International and Comparative Education, Leadership and Management, Critical Issues in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Inclusive Policy and Practice, Researching Education, Dissertation.

Career pathways

This course will give you a foundation for a career in many different educational settings, both public and private, in the UK or abroad. It's also suitable for people who wish to change career direction.

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