Education
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 18,486 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 29, 2026

    Education

    About

    About this course

    Take the next step and gain the skills you need for the complex and ever-evolving educational landscape.

    Our MA Education course will give you a real taste of educational theory and concepts in diverse contexts, deepening your understanding and broadening your horizons.

    You’ll dive deep into the hot topics surrounding education, research methods, and international perspectives and cap it all off with a major research project where you get to explore a real-life topic you're passionate about.

    Plus, we've got optional modules that cover areas like early childhood development, leadership and management, special and inclusive education, and the foundations of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

    We keep your learning experience dynamic by altering module content to match what's happening in the world of education.

    Study your way, selecting to do a Postgraduate Certificate in Education after Stage 1 or a Postgraduate Diploma in Education at the end of Stage 2, all based on your earned credits.

    We offer modules in both the daytime and evenings, so you can find a pattern of delivery that fits with your other commitments, whether you are working, volunteering or studying full time. In 2024-25 you can choose evening modules from: Coaching and Mentoring, Early Childhood, Leadership and Management or Social Justice and Community Engagement as well as the mandatory modules shared by all pathways.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Arts Cultures and Education

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    What do I need?

    Typical offer
    2:2 in relevant subject area

    A minimum of 2.2 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a subject relevant to the field of Education is generally required.

    Additional entry requirements for this course

    Appropriate professional experience will be taken into account if you have a 2.2 Honours degree in another subject area.

    This degree is for anyone who is interested in Education in its widest sense; it will not qualify you to teach.

    If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

    This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

    If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

    Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 61
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 93

    Career

    Future prospects

    As an MA Education student, you'll be exploring all the latest educational theories and concepts and digging deep into important issues and policies that shape the field. The best part? You won't just be building your knowledge, you'll also develop academic skills that will make you a valuable contributor to your chosen learning community.

    On earning your MA Education degree, you could train to become a teacher, get into educational administration or even dive into research. But that's not all. You might find your calling working in education services in museums or arts organisations, educational publishing or policy development.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    18,486 / year(s)

    Education

    University of Hull

    University of Hull

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Hull