Course summary

Our MA Education is designed for educators and professionals who want to explore the potential of education to build confidence, spark curiosity, and drive meaningful change. You’ll critically examine how policy influences practice and how educators can respond to social, political, and increasing global pressures. The course recognises the everyday realities of teaching and leadership, such as workload demands, external scrutiny including Ofsted, and the challenge of maintaining professional autonomy. Through reflection, theory, and practice, you’ll develop the insight and confidence to find your voice and influence change within your own educational context. We offer both full-time and part-time study options. The full-time route suits those taking time out to focus on their studies, while the part-time pathway is designed to fit around professional commitments, allowing you to apply your learning directly to your current role. Features and Benefits

• World-class research informed teaching - Courses planned and delivered by our experienced team and world-leading researchers.

• National Professional Qualification - If you have a National Professional Qualification, you can apply for the learning to be recognised as a contribution towards your masters and reduce the number of taught modules you need to complete.

• Expert dissertation support - You can work closely with expert researchers as part of your dissertation module to help you shape and carry out your own research project in an area of personal and professional interest related to your choice of field.

• Join a diverse postgraduate community - Become a part of a thriving community of postgraduate learners from a variety of professional backgrounds in the UK and across the world. This network helps to enhance your learning experience and further support you through your studies.

• Routes designed to fit around you - We understand that you will have different commitments at different stages in your personal and professional lives. You can apply to study either part-time (weekends and twilight sessions) or full-time (during typical university hours).

• Study in a thriving education city – With a diverse and energetic scene, Manchester is one of the UK’s largest and most popular student cities. Our university shares the city’s strong national and international education links which can support and enhance your learning.