Education MA
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 23,247 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Education MA

    About

    Overview


    Our Education MA program is designed to deepen your understanding of educational issues, policy, and practice whilst empowering you with the skills and confidence to lead evidence-based change in your own context. We encourage you to think critically and draw from your own experience to explore a range of themes, such as international perspectives, learning cultures and spaces, digital innovations, leadership, and health and wellbeing. You will discover the potential of education to enact positive change in both individuals and societies.

    You can choose to study part-time or full-time for your MA Education on our Waterside Campus or 100% online from anywhere in the world. The MA Education degree online teaching option is designed for UK-based or international education professionals looking for the flexibility to fit the timing of their studies around life and work commitments.

    However, if committing to a full Master’s course doesn’t suit your busy schedule right now, there are options to study standalone modules and build towards an MA at slower pace, or even fast-track pathways for applicants with a PGCE, mentor training or NPQs. Contact [email protected] to find out more about these opportunities or click standalone modules for more information.

    Join us in shaping a brighter future through informed and impactful education.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    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.

    For information on how to apply to study the MA Education degree with us, please see our How to Apply page.

    • All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements for study at postgraduate level:

      • Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other band (or equivalent).

      For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 70
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 88

    English Program Requirements

    All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements for study at postgraduate level:

    • Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other band (or equivalent).

    For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

    Career

    Careers and Employability


    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.

    An MA in education is a versatile degree for students in search of career paths beyond teaching. Although this Master’s programme equips you with skills and knowledge specifically within the field of education, it is not limiting but rather accommodates to other niche roles.

    Some examples of the kind of work students can do following graduation include:

    • School Counsellor
    • Writer
    • School leader
    • NGO or charity leader
    • Learning mentor
    • Training or Development specialist
    • Instructional designer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,247 / year

    Education MA

    University of Northampton

    University of Northampton

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Northampton