MA Education (Advanced Standing, 100 credits) at University of Staffordshire

MA Education (Advanced Standing, 100 credits) is for those who already hold 100 postgraduate credits in a relevant discipline, for example a PGCE and a recognised education leadership award, and want to top up to a full MA Education in 10 months. The programme develops expertise and the ability to lead change, with critical examination of education policy and practice, practical ideas for improving the student's own setting, and research skills. It suits teachers, school leaders, workplace trainers and aspiring education professionals and is delivered 100% online.

Duration: 10 months for students with 100 postgraduate credits; part-time distance learning  |  Intake: November 2026; November 2027  |  Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete a Social Research module followed by a Research Project, both delivered online by distance learning.

Career pathways

Suitable for traditional or non-traditional educational settings such as galleries, museums, visitor centres and offender settings; alumni work in schools and colleges, progressing to co-ordinator and leadership roles. Graduates can progress to the University's PhD and EdD doctoral programmes.

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