MA Education

The Education MA course offered by Northumbria University is a part-time program designed to help students foster an in-depth understanding of the education system. The course blends theory, research, and experiences from professional practice and aims to promote critical thinking, develop independent study capabilities, introduce inclusive education, and improve understanding of international and global education systems.Course Content: Students cover a wide array of topics related to education, such as teaching, learning, policy, management, leadership, research methods, SEN, inclusion, equality, and diversity. During the course, they are also expected to undertake a piece of practitioner research which will be supported by a supervisor. Key Modules: Some of the principal units taken under this course include Professionalism in Education, Education Policy and Practice, Theories of Learning, Teaching Methods, The SEN Agenda, National Curriculum, Academic and Practical Skills, among others.Accreditations: The Education MA is recognized by a number of professional teaching institutions and meets the requirements of the UK professional standards framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education.Future Careers: Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can pursue a variety of career paths within educational settings like the classroom, administration, and policy-making. They can work as teachers, lecturers, educational consultants, school leaders, education officers, researchers, etc. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.