Program Overview
The MA Philosophy in Education at Heythrop College - Psylosophy and Theplpgy University of London 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 MA Philosophy in 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
- Tuition: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MA Philosophy in 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
- The MA consists of four modules and a dissertation. Three of your four modules are shared with students taking MA Philosophy. One of these Knowledge and Reality is compulsory, the other two are chosen from a range of options, including ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of religion, logic and language, and philosophy of mind and psychology. By agreement, it may be possible for you, if you prefer, to select a module from one of the other MA courses at Heythrop.
- The fourth module, Teaching Philosophy, taught over four Saturdays in one term, is distinctive to this degree. It combines in-depth discussion of A level philosophy requirements and resources, training in teaching generic philosophical skills of reasoning and argument, and a Level 1 qualification from SAPERE in the Philosophy for Children methodology.
- The dissertation involves a substantial independent investigation of a topic selected by you with the approval of your supervisor. Usually, it will build on one or more of your taught modules.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Sessions are normally designed to be interactive, with input from lecturers providing an overall perspective but incorporating discussion. Coursework tasks are designed to help you learn. Much of your learning takes place through directed reading in preparation for the seminars. Tutorials on work in progress contribute to deepening your understanding.The skills you have developed will prepare you for a substantial individual task when you complete your dissertation.
- The weekly 2-hour classes fall on one evening a week if you are part-time and two evenings if you are full time. Additionally, you will attend tutorials to discuss work completed or in progress, and meetings with a supervisor in relation to the dissertation. You will need to spend about six hours in each week for each module on directed reading in preparation for classes, and a similar amount of time some of it out of term-time on researching for and writing your coursework assignments and essays.
- Assessment for the topic based modules is by a combination of coursework tasks completed during or shortly after the period of module teaching and an end of year essay for each module studied. The coursework tasks vary and could include reviews and reports as well as essays. Teaching Philosophy is assessed by a variety of coursework tasks, which will include exercises in argument, reflection on personal practice, and designing a Philosophy for Children enquiry. In addition, you complete a 12-15,000 word dissertation on a research topic agreed with your supervisor.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Heythrop College - Psylosophy and Theplpgy University of London 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 Heythrop College - Psylosophy and Theplpgy University of London
Heythrop College - Psylosophy and Theplpgy University of London
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months