Course summary
MA Education is a flexible programme for those who want to extend their knowledge and understanding of current educational practices, contemporary matters of debate in the educational world and key issues related to educational practice. The emphasis throughout the MA programme is on developing your independent critical thinking and problem solving. Using an inquiry-based approach, the programme is designed to give you scope to examine in detail topics that are of particular interest to you. MA Education can be studied over one year full-time, or two years part-time. It helps teachers to develop the educational understanding, analytical skills and leadership qualities necessary to improve pupil development and achievement in schools. This programme provides you with the opportunity to learn more about curriculum, school management and leadership, as well as information technology and research methods. MA Education is also appropriate for international students who would like to broaden their knowledge and understanding of different aspects of educational theory and practice. We designed this programme to aid the professional development of experienced teachers within the context and atmosphere of the latest research in education. A wide range of specialist module subjects enable you to tailor the programme to your own specific needs.
Modules
Core modules: All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time. Contemporary and Critical Perspectives in Education Research Methodologies in Education International and Intercultural Perspectives on Education - You will be introduced to topics such as international and intercultural education, teaching and learning in culturally diverse settings; international schooling and higher education; local and global inequalities in education; and global citizenship and human rights education. Dissertation - You will make an original contribution to research by designing, carrying out and writing up a project on a topic of your choice, supported by your dissertation supervisor. Choose one from optional Modules: All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time. Inclusive and Special Education: Debates, Theories and Implications for Practice - Engage with literature about a contested issue within inclusive education. You'll develop your own argument, backed up with evidence, as to your position on this. Linking this argument to a particular context, you'll make recommendations for the development of inclusive practices. Digital Technologies and Education: Key Issues and Challenges - This module looks at the role of digital technologies for supporting teaching and learning. You will explore topics such as the history of educational technology, digital literacy and the imperatives underpinning the use of digital technologies in education. Early Childhood Education: Curricular and Pedagogical Debates Educational Leadership and Management - This module draws upon leadership theory and applies it to the field of education. In so doing, it will enable you to explore basic, applied and specific theoretical concepts associated with leadership for education.
Assessment method
You have the option of leaving the programme at the end of stage 1 with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or at the end of stage 2 with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education as long as you have earned sufficient credits. Some modules are supported by visiting speakers and local school and education-related visits.
How to apply
International applicants
If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level. This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications acceptable by this University, please click here. If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 2.2 Honours degree (or international equivalent) is generally required or appropriate professional experience will be taken into account. If your degree is not in a related subject area, we still welcome your application. This degree is for anyone who is interested in Education in its widest sense; it will not qualify you to teach. In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group, if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved. In addition, existing undergraduate students at the University of Hull have a guaranteed ‘Fast Track’ route to any postgraduate programme, subject to meeting the entry criteria.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | IELTS: 6.5 overall, 5.5 in each skill |
Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications accepted by the University of Hull
https://www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Admissions/English-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £1045 | Credit |
| England | £1045 | Credit |
| Northern Ireland | £1045 | Credit |
| Scotland | £1045 | Credit |
| Wales | £1045 | Credit |
| Channel Islands | £1045 | Credit |
| EU | £12000 | Whole course |
| International | £12000 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Fees are charged pro-rata to the full-time Overseas MSc fee, according to the number of credits being studied.
Provider information
University of Hull
Admissions Office
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX
Clearing contact details
Online Clearing Enquiry FormAdmissions and Applicant Services
01482 466100
Additional information
Thursday 17 August, 7am - 9pm Friday 18 August, 8am-6pm Saturday 19 August, 9am-3pm