Education MA

UK

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What will I learn?

Course summary When you study our MA in Education, you will focus on contemporary educational issues, theory, practice and policy - as viewed through economic, social, political and professional lenses. Studying education at Keele is shaped by our strong focus – in both teaching and research – on the broader role of education in enhancing human development, its relationship to the economy, society and people’s lives, their opportunities and identities. Drawing inspiration from the latest research, you’ll study critical perspectives on education policy, professional identity and a variety of global education issues. For example, you will explore how educational inequalities are associated with race, gender, class and culture and how those associations affect students' experiences of schooling and their educational outcomes. The course is likely to be of interest to a wide range of students and professionals in for-profit and non-profit settings: teachers, trainers and lecturers; education advisors, consultants and specialists; youth workers, counsellors and mentors; educational administrators, managers and leaders. It can help you improve your professional practice, develop your speciality, transition into educational administration or leadership roles, either here in the UK or internationally. The course can also broader your career opportunities in international non-governmental organisations (INGOs), NGOs, arts sector, the civil service, educational policy, corporate training and development. You have the freedom to choose to undertake an educational placement or opt for a more traditional dissertation on a topic of your choice depending on your interests or career aspirations. This can help to establish your authority in specific teaching practices or disciplines, for instance, achieving better student outcomes in special education or to understand how factors to do with characteristics of students and the contexts of their school impact on experiences of schooling. Given the focus on research, the MA also provides an excellent foundation for further research or to pursue a PhD or a Professional Doctorate. Other courses you might be interested in: MA Education (TESOL) MA Education Leadership and Management (in partnership with Kingston International School) 100% Online MA Education 100% Online MA International Education 100% Online MA Education (Leadership and Management) MPhil Education In education, demand is high for specialists with the knowledge to inform and implement educational policy, and deliver effective teaching, management and leadership that support learning.

Which department am I in?

Keele University

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£19,500.00 (US$ 25,183) per year
Accommodation- Standard Shared Halls £117.46
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Keele University

Staffordshire,

Keele,

Staffordshire,

ST5 5BG, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£19,500.00 (US$ 25,183) per year
Accommodation- Standard Shared Halls £117.46
Start date

January 2026

Venue

Keele University

Staffordshire,

Keele,

Staffordshire,

ST5 5BG, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any subject Additional criteria apply .Students need to have IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in all components, TOEFL 87 with 17 (writing), 17 (listening), 18 (reading) and 20 (speaking)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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