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Education at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

Advance your career and deepen your expertise with the MA Education at Canterbury Christ Church University, a postgraduate degree designed for educators, academics, and professionals who want to make a meaningful impact in the evolving world of education. Whether you aim to enhance your teaching practice, move into leadership, or influence educational policy, a Master’s in Education will provide the critical insight, analytical tools, and research skills to help you excel. What you’ll learn

  • Critically evaluate educational theories, policies, and practices to enhance your professional perspective.
  • Develop advanced research and analytical skills to investigate contemporary issues in education.
  • Apply innovative approaches to curriculum design, teaching, and assessment.
  • Engage in a critical examination of how to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
  • Enhance your leadership, reflection, and communication skills to support career progression and lifelong learning.
Rooted in both academic excellence and real-world application, the course explores the social, cultural, and political factors shaping education today. You’ll examine key themes such as curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment whilst engaging with contemporary debates and emerging innovations. Taught by experienced academics and education professionals, the MA Education combines intellectual challenge with personalised support to help you grow as a reflective, research-informed practitioner. Graduates progress into leadership roles across schools, higher education, consultancy, and educational policy. The course also offers a strong foundation for doctoral study, supporting long-term academic and professional advancement.

Assessment method

You will study six 20 credit modules and a 60 credit dissertation. You will be assessed via a range of assessment types including reflective commentaries, literature reviews, presentations, critical analysis, portfolios and research reports. You will also complete a 15,000 word dissertation based on your research interests. There are no exams.

Entry requirements

A good undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) and two supporting academic/professional references. We recognise that some applicants may not meet these standard requirements, yet may be desirable candidates with other and appropriate skills and knowledge. In this case they may be offered the opportunity to complete an orientation module or a portfolio to demonstrate their ability to work at level 7. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you require an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 for most standard undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Please visit the English Language Requirements page for a full summary.

English language requirements

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/english-language-requirements

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see course webpage for up to date fee information.
Education at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS