Education MA
The University of Northampton
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OVERVIEWThe University of Northampton’s Masters in Education allows you to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of aspects of education of specific interest to you. This education MA course is available for full-time and part-time study. The course is flexible and wide-ranging and involves the study of: leadership, classroom cultures and also has an international and comparative aspect. While studying on this masters in education course you will complete a thesis, which is a ...Read more

OVERVIEW

The University of Northampton’s Masters in Education allows you to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of aspects of education of specific interest to you. This education MA course is available for full-time and part-time study. The course is flexible and wide-ranging and involves the study of: leadership, classroom cultures and also has an international and comparative aspect. While studying on this masters in education course you will complete a thesis, which is a significant piece of original research. Our Masters’ in Education community includes teachers, school leaders and others working in or interested in education.

Course Details

The Education MA comprises of four modules and the completion of a thesis. The thesis is an original and substantial piece of research. A key element of all the modules is the class community which enables you to engage with other professional colleagues and fellow researchers. In every module on the masters in education, you design the titles of your assignments around your personal and professional interests. With support from your tutors, you will be able to explore aspects of education that are of interest to you. You will also be supported to publish and present your work.

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Linh
28 Feb 24

I like the friendly and supportive atmosphere the time I arrived in campus. There are professional measures to ensure student’s safety and the facilities are accessible by..Read more

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Huan
18 Feb 24

I like my university. The location is convenient to access to the train station, the town center and student accommodations. I like studying here and learn from the lecturers as..Read more

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Entry requirements

To study this 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.

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£8,250 per year

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£16,995 per year

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L
Linh
28 Feb 24
Education MA
I like the friendly and supportive atmosphere the time I arrived in campus. There are professional measures to ensure student’s safety and the facilities are accessible by...
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H
Huan
18 Feb 24
Education MA
I like my university. The location is convenient to access to the train station, the town center and student accommodations. I like studying here and learn from the lecturers as...
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