MA Education at Canterbury Christ Church University

Programme overview

Advance your career and deepen your expertise with the MA Education at Canterbury Christ Church University, a postgraduate degree designed for educators, academics, and professionals who want to make a meaningful impact in the evolving world of education. Whether you aim to enhance your teaching practice, move into leadership, or influence educational policy, a Master’s in Education will provide the critical insight, analytical tools, and research skills to help you excel.

Department: Teaching, Education and Childhood | Duration: 1 year (Full-time); 2 years (Part-time) | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027, January 2028 | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Critically evaluate educational theories, policies, and practices to enhance your professional perspective. Develop advanced research and analytical skills to investigate contemporary issues in education. Core modules include Deconstructing Education, Challenging Social Inequalities through Education, Professional Knowledge and Understanding of Learners with Special Educational Needs, Research Methods and Methodologies, Dissertation, PG Challenge Module.

Career pathways

Graduates of the MA Education at Canterbury Christ Church University emerge ready to lead, innovate, and make a tangible impact in the field of education. You will be equipped for senior leadership roles such as headteacher or deputy headteacher, as well as specialist positions including education consultant, curriculum developer, or education advisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) and two supporting academic/professional references. We recognise that some applicants may not meet these standard requirements, yet may be desirable candidates with other and appropriate skills and knowledge. In this case they may be offered the opportunity to complete an orientation module or a portfolio to demonstrate their ability to work at level 7. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview. If English is not your first language you require an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 for most standard undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Please visit the English Language Requirements page for a full summary.

Intake: September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 1 year (Full-time); 2 years (Part-time)

Apply through the official page: https://studentrecords.canterbury.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=D09PFCEDUC001&code2=0001

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