MA Education and Mental Health at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

This course has been updated following revalidation, and while the information provided is current, some elements may still change. Designed for education professionals interested in enhancing life chances in diverse settings, this flexible and forward-thinking programme combines academic excellence with real-world impact. Through a blend of theory, research, and practical application, you’ll explore contemporary issues in education and mental health, from policy and leadership to digital education and education as a tool for social change.

Faculty: Education | Department: Secondary and Further Education | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2026; January 2027; September 2027 | Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout the programme, you’ll explore the vital connections between education, mental health, and wellbeing. Modules exploring trauma-informed practice, suicide prevention, and the policies shaping mental health support, will help you develop the insight and skills to make a meaningful difference in educational settings and beyond. You’ll also begin building strong research foundations, learning how real-world inquiry and impact can help shape positive change in schools, communities, and wider society. Compulsory modules include Contemporary Debates in Education and Mental Health; Mental Health and Trauma Informed Education; Place Based Prevention and Promotion in Education and Mental Health; Preparing for Research in Education and Communities; Extended Major Project.

Career pathways

Preparing you for a wide variety of roles across the education workforce in the UK and internationally, this MA can enhance your professional career opportunities and employability. On successful completion of the programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to make a significant and positive contribution to a range of education settings and education-related contexts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a related subject. An undergraduate degree (normally a 2.2 or above). Applicants are welcome from a variety of academic subjects including arts, humanities, sciences. Applicants, who come from different academic pathways equivalent to degree level, or have 2 or more years of relevant work experience, are welcome to apply. Or a Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant field. A DBS check may be required, depending on the mode of extended research project that is chosen. Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted. If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,550 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee for the whole course Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International tuition fee for the whole course Source

Intake: September 2026; January 2027; September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/education-and-mental-health-2/

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