Develop in-depth knowledge and research skills in social policy. You’ll enhance your ability to identify insights from data using advanced analysis techniques.

You’ll combine the study of major social policy issues and trends with developing your understanding of in-depth methods and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research. This will help you to gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a working social policy researcher.

You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.

This course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students, as well as essential research skills that are desirable in a number of private and public sector roles.

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

You'll develop and enhance skills and knowledge needed for a range of established and emerging roles in the broad field of education, for example:

teaching (in schools and other contexts) lecturing professional training educational leadership educational management and administration educational consultancy policy development stakeholder liaison roles international development project management community engagement

You'll also be prepared for positions in national and international education organisations including charities, learning companies, awarding organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and governmental departments.

As well as this, you’ll benefit from access to additional employability support through our skills enrichment programme, Skills for Success.

As an MA Education student, you’ll benefit from the Department of Education’s extensive global professional networks and its connections with schools and educational organisations. Through these connections you will gain access to resources and collaborative opportunities to enhance your learning. You’ll also have access to campus-based networking opportunities including departmental workshops and seminars.

Please note: This course does not offer teaching accreditations.