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Character Education at University of Birmingham - UCAS

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Course summary

Transform lives with the world’s first distance learning MA in Character Education. Gain deep insights into character, wellbeing, and human flourishing with our unique Master’s programme. Make a lasting impact in education, leadership, and beyond. The MA Character Education course helps you to develop your knowledge and expertise in the field of character education. Learn from leading scholars from the world-leading Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues. Whether you're a teacher, business leader, or a parent, you'll gain the expertise to drive positive change in your school, organisation, or family home. Why study this course at the University of Birmingham? Our MA in Character Education course is the first of its kind, focusing on the profound impact of character and virtues on individuals and society.

  • Flexible learning - study at your own pace alongside existing commitments
  • Personalised support - receive guidance from an Academic Tutor for each module, plus a dedicated Personal Tutor throughout the MA
  • Expertise - learn from leading specialists at The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, a world-renowned hub dedicated to exploring the impact of character and virtues on individuals and society
  • Interdisciplinary approach - draw insights from education, philosophy, psychology, sociology, social sciences and theology
  • Diverse – engage with students from across multiple professions including teaching, medicine, psychology, the armed forces, business, and non-profits/charities
  • Collaborative – work alongside and learn from peers from around the world
Career opportunities Our MA in Character Education equips you with the knowledge and skills to drive meaningful change across a wide range of sectors, including education, policy, leadership, and community development. Rooted in a strong research-to-practice approach, this programme empowers you to apply your learning in real-world contexts, shaping cultures and influencing practices that support character development and human flourishing. Whether you aspire to enhance your professional practice, lead institutional change, or pursue further research—including PhD study—this course provides a solid foundation for your next steps.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

International applicants

Speakers of English as a second language will be required to hold an IELTs 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band or equivalent qualification.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a 1st degree at 2.1 level or equivalent and should have some relevant and related experience in the field of education. Account will be given to equivalent professional qualifications and experience.

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

For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Character Education at University of Birmingham - UCAS