MA Education (Advanced Standing, 60 credits) at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

MA Education (Advanced Standing, 60 credits) is for those who already hold 60 postgraduate credits in a relevant discipline, such as a PGCE, and want to gain a full Masters qualification, completing the MA faster. 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: Part-time, distance learning (usual postgraduate taught part-time pattern: 2-3 academic years); delivered Thursdays, late afternoon/early evening | Intake: May 2027; May 2028 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include The Disruptive Educator, Change Initiatives and Teamworking, Outdoor Learning, Social Research and a Research Project, all delivered by distance learning. Students with 100 relevant postgraduate credits, or a PGCE and a recognised education leadership award, complete the Social Research and Dissertation module.

Career pathways

Suitable for traditional or non-traditional educational settings such as galleries, museums, visitor centres and offender settings. Graduates can progress to the University's PhD and EdD doctoral programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree at 2:2 or above; GCSE English grade C or above, or equivalent; internet access for the virtual learning environment and email contact; evidence of an Enhanced DBS check (the University can process the application, with the standard fee payable by the applicant). Relevance of 60 postgraduate credits in a relevant discipline is the basis of entry to this advanced standing route. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component (CEFR B2), or an equivalent approved qualification (PTE Academic 59 overall with no less than 54 in each area; LanguageCert Academic SELT 65 overall with no less than 60 in each component).

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,270 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK / Channel Islands; May 2027 start Source

Intake: May 2027; May 2028

Duration: Part-time, distance learning (usual postgraduate taught part-time pattern: 2-3 academic years); deli

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