MSc Education

The Education MSc at Cardiff University is a full-time, one-year course or 2 years part-time course designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of education in its broadest sense, in a variety of contexts worldwide. This highly flexible course offers both full-time and part-time options.Course Content: The programme offers an overview of the impact of cultural, economic and political factors on education. It provides a critical investigation of theories, methods, and systems within educational policy, leadership and practice. Students will engage with research, evidence and policy to inform their understanding and practical application to enrich educational experiences and outcomes.Key Modules: The programme is structured in three stages (Diploma, Certificate, and Dissertation) and offers key modules such as Research Methods in Social Science, Policy Making: The Search for Solutions in Education, Leadership and Management in Education, Towards an Understanding of Theory in the Human Sciences, and Introduction to Social Science Research.Accreditations: The course is accredited by Cardiff University, one of the UK's leading research universities.Future Careers: Graduates from this programme find their degree applicable in a variety of settings around the world, including both educational and non-educational sectors. The in-depth knowledge and skills developed in this MSc will equip graduates for roles in policy development, school leadership, or in pursuing a research or academic career.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.