MA Education

The Education MA course at the University of Sheffield is a modular, flexible and accessible program designed to deepen your understanding of education in its broadest sense. This course is suitable for anyone keen to use research to advance their career, or perhaps to progress into research in the field of education.Course Content: Throughout the course, students will explore the fundamental principles and debates in education and apply them to practice. They will be introduced to the techniques used in current research and will develop their skills in critically reading research findings. The course is delivered through a mix of online activities, face-to-face lectures, seminars, and discussions. Key Modules: The course includes core modules such as Introduction to Educational Research, Methods in Educational Research, Perspectives on Practice, Philosophy of Education, and a dissertation. A range of optional modules are also offered, allowing students to focus their studies on areas that interest them most, such as international education, early childhood education, or learning and teaching in arts and humanities.Accreditations: While the course doesn't mention specific accreditations, the School of Education at the University of Sheffield is recognized as one of the top education departments in the UK by the QS World University Rankings. Future Careers: Graduates of the Education MA have gone on to various roles which include working in charities and third sector organizations, public sector organizations, schools, universities, national government, consultancy, the media, the arts, or continuing on to PhD study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.