MA Education at University of Greenwich

Programme overview

Our Master's in Education course is ideal for anyone who is passionate about education and wants to make a difference in the lives of others. Whether you're already working in teaching, education management or policy, or a graduate interested in pursuing careers in education, this course provides the knowledge and skills to enhance your career prospects. The MA Education extends and deepens your understanding of current theories, policies, and issues in the field through intensive study and research.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences | Department: Education | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2-3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: September; January | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Endorsements (or specialisms) for this course include: Leadership and Management, Education Technology, Special Educational Needs, Youth and Community, Early Years, International, and Higher Education (current HE practitioners only). If you have previous postgraduate study from related disciplines, you can transfer up to 90 credits, reducing the time it takes to gain your Master’s degree. This course is available for full-time and part-time study in September, and full-time study only in January each year. Please note that no part-time mode is available for the January intake.

Career pathways

Graduates from this course may go on to develop careers in a wide range of roles and institutions, from middle and senior management opportunities in education and community organisations to doctoral study and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Education Studies, Childhood Studies, Youth Studies, Community Studies, Sociology, Philosophy or Psychology. Applicants with a degree in another subject may be considered where they can demonstrate three or more years’ professional experience in education, training, youth work, community learning, or leadership roles and a recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above. We welcome applications from experienced professionals who may not hold a degree. Applicants with relevant professional qualifications, significant work experience or evidence of the ability to succeed at postgraduate level will be considered on an individual basis.

Intake: September; January

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2-3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/apply/pg

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