Education MA at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This MA in Education is ideal for teachers and education professionals looking to lead evidence-based change in their own setting. You'll explore themes including international perspectives, digital innovation, leadership and wellbeing, studying on campus or fully online.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology | Department: Education and Teacher Training | Duration: 1 year full time; 2-5 years part time; 1-3 years online | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September, January | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MA Education Degree comprises seven modules and a dissertation. The dissertation is an original piece of research which may be presented in a choice of formats. Modules include International and Comparative Education, Learning Cultures, Places and Spaces, Future Focused Education and Innovative Pedagogies, Digital Horizons in Education, Health and Wellbeing in Educational Contexts, Dissertation, Research Methods, Leadership and Change in Education.

Career pathways

Master’s qualifications can give you the opportunity for higher level responsibility and senior posts within education, children’s services and further education. This Master’s in education course addresses the needs of local authorities in the East Midlands as well as the government agenda for continuing professional development and the development of teaching as a research based profession.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To study our Masters in Education course, you will need an honours degree, usually at 2:2 or above, from a UK institution or equivalent. If you have other qualifications and have recent professional experience of three years or more, you will also be considered. In this case you will be interviewed and asked to demonstrate that you have engaged with the broad field of education at graduate level or equivalent. If you have master’s (level 7) credits from another course, including the PGCE, NPQH, or programmes run by University of Northampton, then it may be possible to credit these towards this degree. English language: Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other band (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: 1 year full time; 2-5 years part time; 1-3 years online

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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