The MA in Education (Advanced Standing) is relevant to those who have already achieved between 60-120 post graduate credits within a relevant discipline and are looking to continue with their studies in order to gain a full Masters qualification.

Valid credits are those that have been awarded within 5 years of the commencement of your MA studies. Additionally, applications with credits older than 5 years will be considered if the candidate can evidence ongoing employment within the education sector. This evidence includes: a suitable reference from your employer, a short list of main recent CPD undertaken and a brief outline of your current education role.

The course seeks to develop students to become outstanding, highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals within the field of education. This innovative course provides a focused and critical examination of education practice, policy and research, through a variety of specialist modules relevant to the education and early childhood sectors.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MA Education (With Advanced Standing).

Careers

This award is focused on professional development and is therefore suitable if you’re planning to work in traditional or non-traditional educational settings including and not limited to galleries, museums, visitor centres and offender settings.

Once you’ve achieved your Master’s degree, you’ll have the opportunity to progress to our PhD and EdD awards – Doctoral-level programmes aimed at helping you develop your capabilities even further.