Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 years
Discover how education is shaped by social, cultural and political forces, and how these dynamics influence practice, policy and outcomes across diverse learning environments. The MA Education at Birmingham Newman University offers a reflective, research-informed route for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of educational theory and apply it in real-world contexts.
Whether you work in schools, colleges, community organisations or policy settings, this course supports your development as an inclusive, critically engaged and ethically grounded practitioner.
A relevant honours degree, 2:2 or above.
You will graduate with a nationally recognised master’s degree, prepared to contribute across the education sector. Birmingham Newman graduates are known for their critical thinking, inclusive values and ability to apply research in practice. Whether you choose to work in curriculum development, educational leadership, pastoral support, policy advocacy or consultancy, you will be equipped to lead with confidence and integrity. The MA also provides a strong foundation for doctoral study and specialist roles in education. For those engaged in higher education practice, the course may provide material suitable for Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), depending on your professional context and experience.
Inclusive practices
Pedagogy and practice
Dissertation / research project
Critiquing education: ideas and issues
Research design: methodology and methods
At Birmingham Newman University, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and in the potential of every individual. Our vision is to pr...
