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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary

  • Focus your studies on your interests, including any age of education.
  • Explore contemporary debates and comparative understandings of education.
  • Examine innovative practice across a range of educational sectors.
  • Develop a leading voice rooted in theory, research, policy and practice.
  • Evaluate evidence, challenge assumptions and critically reflect on values and practices.
On this course, you’ll critically engage with contemporary theories and practices in education, tailored to your interests and specialisms. The course equips you with the skills and knowledge to lead and innovate within the education sector, while also enhancing your employability and aligning your learning to your career ambitions. How you learn At Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive. On this course our teaching approach strives to create an inclusive learning experience that encourages independent thought and critical inquiry. You learn through:
  • in-class discussion and debate
  • group tasks and peer discussion
  • individual projects
  • tasks utilising digital platforms
  • case study analysis
Key themes You’ll extend your critical understanding of education in its broadest sense. You’ll engage with real-world educational problems across a range of different contexts. The course will prepare you to be an independent, critically-minded scholar in the educational field. You’ll engage in inter-sessional tasks and ongoing formative assessments that provide continuous feedback. These assessments are designed to support your learning across each module – giving you the skills and knowledge to succeed in your final research project. Applied learning The skills you develop on this course are designed to be directly applicable to your personal growth and career advancement in a variety of educational roles – both in formal and non-formal settings. We take a problem-centred approach to educational issues that allows you to put your knowledge into practice in real-world scenarios. Networking opportunities You'll have the opportunity to connect and network with like-minded peers, industry professionals and experts in the field. By sharing experiences and insights, you'll build valuable relationships that enhance your personal growth and professional development.

Modules

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page. Final year Compulsory modules Comparing Educational Practices Exploring Contemporary Issues Research Methods In Education Research Project Elective modules Innovating Curricula Language Learning And Language Learners

Assessment method

Coursework

Entry requirements

You normally need a BA (Honours) degree or equivalent. We take account of your degree classification and may ask to see an example of academic writing. If English is not your first language, you need an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other skills. We may undertake a face-to-face or telephone interview to ensure your spoken language skills meet the requirements for working with learners in an educational setting or context. Accreditation of Prior Credit and Learning (APCL) If you have existing masters level credit from previous postgraduate study, you may be eligible for exemption from some elements of the early stages of this course. In order to be considered for possible exemptions which, if approved, would also reduce your overall course fee, you would need to provide a full transcript of your postgraduate credits with your application form by the end of July. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5If English is not your first language, you need an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other skills.

We may undertake a face-to-face or telephone interview to ensure your spoken language skills meet the requirements for working with learners in an educational setting or context.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Teaching-and-Education/MA-Education/Full-time

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17155 Year 1
International £17155 Year 1

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

Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate degree courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations under student fees regulations. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,155 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Education at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS