MA Education

The MA Education offered by Teeside University is a highly flexible, module-based course that seeks to invigorate contemporary professional practice by offering a student-centred curriculum enriched by practitioner and research-informed insight. Catered towards a broad range of educational professionals, including teachers, school managers, lecturers and educational leaders in other settings, the MA Education looks to delve into the philosophy of lifelong learning from a number of different angles to better cultivate analytical and critical thinking skillsets.Course Content: The course content covers a range of educational topics focusing on contemporary issues and advanced academic study in Education. It involves theories of learning, teaching and assessment, the learner and the learning environment, education and society and leading and managing change. The course is delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops, directed independent study, research, reference to case studies and educational visits. Experiential learning is emphasised within the context of an evidence-based framework.Key Modules: Key modules explored in the MA Education encompass areas such as 'Understanding Learning and Teaching', 'Responding to the Learner's Needs', 'Education, Policy and Society', 'Research in Education', 'Dissertation' and 'Leading and Managing Change'. Also, students must choose one optional module from a global educational context.Accreditations: This course has the appropriate approvals and meets the standards set by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.Future Careers: Upon completion of the MA Education, students could find opportunities in educational leadership and management, lecturing in further and higher education, and roles in teaching and related educational settings. The skills gained from this program also prepare students for postgraduate research such as Ph.D.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.