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MA - Master of Arts
University of Bath
Online
SEP-25
2 years
Select a course option
MA - Master of Arts
University of Bath
Online
SEP-25
2 years
Select a an exam type
Whether you are working as a teacher, lecturer, trainer, educational leader, manager or administrator – or aspiring to a career in education – this course will give you a significant insight into the latest trends and leading-edge research, and how those impact on policy and practice.
You will learn how to undertake and use educational research, and to reflect on your own practice, using your knowledge of the latest educational trends and developments, to inform and enhance the way you work.
You will leave this course with:
The qualification you receive will help to enhance your career opportunities. The international education sector increasingly requires master’s level qualifications for promoted posts.
We also offer the option of studying towards the International Baccalaureate Educator Certificates as part of this course, which may increase your career options further.
Study pathways
You can choose one of the following study pathways as part of this course:
MA Education
Allows you the greatest flexibility in choice of units and dissertation topic (with the exception of those opting to take the International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate, who are required to take specific units).
MA Education (International Education)
Designed for those who wish to develop knowledge and an understanding of issues relating to education beyond the national context. Depending on your interests, you can focus on issues relating to educational practices in different national systems, on international schools and/or on other issues cutting across national contexts.
MA Education (Learning and Teaching)
If you wish to develop a deeper understanding of learning and teaching and enhance your professional practice then this pathway is for you. Core units explore learning theories and the role of new technologies.
MA Education (Educational Leadership and Management)
Designed to meet the needs of professionals who wish to enhance their work as leaders and managers, or who aspire to a leadership role. You will gain an in-depth understanding of current educational management practice, theory, research and policy.
A bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above or a degree that is not a 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) plus at least 2 years relevant experience in a relevant field or sector or a teaching qualification (gained after at least the equivalent of 2 satisfactory years of higher education) plus at least 2 years of relevant experience in a relevant field or sector.
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Students from Domestic
Part-time distance learning, Summer School and Study Centres Fee : 12 credit unit - ££1,600, 6 credit unit - £800, 3 credit unit - £400, Dissertation (worth 30 credits) - £4,035
Students from EU
Part-time distance learning, Summer School and Study Centres Fee : 12 credit unit - ££1,600, 6 credit unit - £800, 3 credit unit - £400, Dissertation (worth 30 credits) - £4,035
Students from International
Part-time distance learning, Summer School and Study Centres Fee : 12 credit unit - ££1,600, 6 credit unit - £800, 3 credit unit - £400, Dissertation (worth 30 credits) - £4,035
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