Education MA at Birmingham Newman University

Programme overview

Discover how education is shaped by social, cultural and political forces, and how these dynamics influence practice, policy and outcomes across diverse learning environments. The MA Education at Birmingham Newman University offers a reflective, research-informed route for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of educational theory and apply it in real-world contexts. Whether you work in schools, colleges, community organisations or policy settings, this course supports your development as an inclusive, critically engaged and ethically grounded practitioner.

Department: Education | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules – Year 1: Critiquing Education: Ideas and Issues, Dissertation / Research Project, Research Design: Methodology and Methods, Inclusive Practices, Pedagogy and Practice.

Career pathways

You will graduate with a nationally recognised master’s degree, prepared to contribute across the education sector. Birmingham Newman graduates are known for their critical thinking, inclusive values and ability to apply research in practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant honours degree, 2:2 or above. Consideration will be given to applicants with lower grade in qualifications (e.g. a 3rd class degree or non-honours degree) who have a relevant range of post study professional experience. Professional experience will be considered by the programme leader in conjunction with the quality office on an individual basis. International applicants: Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,300 a year (2026/27). UK students; full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 13,500 a year (2026/27). International students; full-time Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://my.newman.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=MAS1EDUC3NWFD&code2=0030

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