Program Overview
The Education at Plymouth University is a MA programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- This programme will enable you to extend and deepen your understanding of your own and others\x92 educational practice through practice-related inquiry, research and scholarship.\xa0By the end of the course you will have improved your proficiency in critically analysing and evaluating educational practice in the workplace.\xa0Core modulesMAED702Masters of Arts in Education DissertationOptional modulesMAED701Researching Education Practice in ContextMAME731Understanding Contemporary Mathematics EducationMAED711Thinking About Contemporary EducationMAME732Understanding Teaching and Learning in MathematicsMAEC721Enabling Learning in Early ChildhoodMAEC722Developing Leadership Skills in Early Childhood SettingsMASE742Researching Theory and Practice of Inclusive Education, Disability and DiversityMAED717Practice Related Inquiry 1MAED718Practice Related Inquiry 2MASE741Critical Perspectives on Inclusive Education, Disability and Diversity
- MAED702Masters of Arts in Education Dissertation
- MAED701Researching Education Practice in Context
- MAME731Understanding Contemporary Mathematics Education
- MAED711Thinking About Contemporary Education
- MAME732Understanding Teaching and Learning in Mathematics
- MAEC721Enabling Learning in Early Childhood
- MAEC722Developing Leadership Skills in Early Childhood Settings
- MASE742Researching Theory and Practice of Inclusive Education, Disability and Diversity
- MAED717Practice Related Inquiry 1
- MAED718Practice Related Inquiry 2
- MASE741Critical Perspectives on Inclusive Education, Disability and Diversity
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
UK/EU
A relevant degree with honours or an equivalent professional qualification. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
International
Please view the\xc2\xa0country specific pages\xc2\xa0for further information regarding the equivalency of your degree. International applicants will be required to provide evidence of their English language ability, for example by achieving an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Plymouth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
Plymouth, United Kingdom
University of Plymouth is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months