MA Education (and pathways) at Nottingham Trent University

Programme overview

A Masters for education professionals and related graduates, with the option of specialist pathways in Organisation Leadership and Governance, Inclusive Pedagogy, Early Childhood or Pedagogic Enquiry. It is not a teacher training course and does not give QTS.

Faculty: Nottingham Institute of Education, Children and Youth | Duration: One year full-time or two to four years part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four core modules (Contemporary Debates in Education, Developing Research Fluency, Exploring Educational Futures, Dissertation) and one optional 30-credit module: Organisation Leadership and Governance, Perspectives in Inclusive Practice, Partnership Working with Children and Families, or Evidence-based Education Practices. Assessment is 100% coursework.

Career pathways

Graduates work as teachers, lecturers, SEN coordinators, learning support coordinators, assistant principals and academic mentors, or continue to a professional doctorate, MPhil or PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK honours degree at 2.2 or above; applicants with a third class degree must give details of relevant work experience. A 300-500 word statement on why they chose the MA Education (or pathway) and how it will develop their career is required in addition to the personal statement. International applicants: same requirements, full-time only; English language requirement set by subject band.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: One year full-time or two to four years part-time

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