MA Education: Learning, Pedagogy and Assessment

Course Overview

Are you fascinated by the way people learn? Do you wonder how different people’s backgrounds can influence their learning?

On this Master’s in Education: Learning, Pedagogy and Assessment, you’ll delve deep into the processes, theories and practices of teaching, learning and assessment. This one-year full-time course is ideal for anyone with some experience in education, or anyone with an interest in education.

Here at UEA, you'll develop a critical, reflective, and practical understanding of the current issues and debates surrounding teaching and learning. You'll study key educational trends and policies both in the UK and internationally. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to delve into educational research and develop your own exciting research project in an area of your choice. You'll be taught by expert leaders in their field, who are active scholars contributing to national and international debates.

The School of Education and Lifelong Learning is on a beautiful campus within walking distance of Norwich, a UNESCO City of Literature. We offer outstanding facilities and excellent resources to nurture your knowledge and aptitude for educational research.

You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to boost your career in education, or a similar field. We have established links with many educational and other organisations regionally, nationally, and internationally to support your development.

This course is open to

UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.

Typical International Entry Requirements

Degree classification

UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent

Degree Subject

Social Science (E.g. Education, Sociology, International Development, Philosophy, Psychology, Modern Languages, Classics). Any subject for applicants with a track record of relevant experience.

Additional Entry Requirements

Teaching experience is welcome but not essential.

English Foreign Language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading): 

• IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components).

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.

 If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.

Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.

Employability

Our MA Education: Learning, Pedagogy and Assessment, is designed to offer you the knowledge, and skills to advance your career in education or in a related field. While studying with us, you’ll become familiar with the most up-to-date research and theories on teaching, learning and assessment and gain opportunities to apply your skills in the field of education.

Example of careers that you could enter, include:

• Teachers and lecturers
• Educational leaders
• Educational advisers and consultants
• Inspectors
• Officers in educational organisations
• Social sciences researchers
• NGOs and charity organisations

Discover more on our Careers webpages.