A highly flexible programme of master's study aimed at students and professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of education and its role in society.
Duration
1 year (full-time)
2 years (part-time)
Number of Credits
PGCert 60
PGDip 120
MA 180
Start date
September 2023
January 2024
Degree Type
MA/PGDip/PGCert
Modules
Why this course
Tailor the programme to your interests with our range of optional modules, including early childhood, SEN, disability and inclusion, research methods, leadership and management.
The 2023 Complete University Guide ranks Roehampton second in London for research quality in Education.
Teaching is mostly timetabled on weekday evenings so that part-time students can fit their master’s study around work and home commitments.
Skills
On our MA Education, our priority is to provide a higlighy flexible programme of study aimed at students and professonals seeking to deepen their knowledge of education and its role in society. This incorporates:
- Drawing on the wider professional experiences that students may have, of working in contexts where educational approaches are important.
- Covering critical social and educational theories and perspectives, as well as policy and practices relevant to global and local educational contexts.
- Achieving critical awareness and understanding of education in its broadest sense as a process of human learning and development.
Tailor the programme: Modules include SEN, disability and inclusion, research methods and more.
You will be able to select a further four modules from a range of options, including those from related MA programmes in Early Childhood Studies, SEN Disability & Inclusive Education and Education Leadership and Management. This gives you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding in an area of education that interests you, or is relevant to your chosen career.
How you'll learn
You will benefit greatly from engaging with the insights, experiences and perspectives of your peers who may come from a diverse range of contexts, backgrounds and experiences. These insights combined with your own experiences and the theory gained from the modules will allow you to deepen your understanding of working with children and young people and of education in its broadest sense.
Lecturers leading modules on this programme have specialist qualifications, teaching or leadership experience in the field of education, with relevant research and scholarly backgrounds, which will help shape the content of the programme.
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Career options
Graduates of MA Education will be prepared to:
- Develop their career in working with children and young people. Depending on professional qualifications already achieved, this might include advisory work, teaching, early childhood practice, learning support, careers in youth engagement and participation, working for community, non-governmental organisations and the third sector to enhance and enrich educational provision for children, families and communities both in the UK and internationally.
- Move into or develop careers in policy-making, implementation and development of children and young peoples’ services / education, education information management or administration and contract research both in the UK and internationally.
- Undertake a Doctorate and move into a career in academic research.
How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
Application Info
How to apply
Postgraduate programmes
You can now apply for any programme for any entry point in 2023.
All postgraduate taught applications can be made via our online application form.
- Check our application deadlines
- View our entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
- View our general entry criteria and application FAQs below
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.
- See our Finance pages for more details
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Tuition fees and funding
September 2023 / January 2024 entry tuition fees
Year 1 fees, see links in table below for more information.
2023/24 entry funding
Validation and curriculum review
What is validation?
Validation is a formal process through which the University approves a programme (content, teaching, learning and assessment) as being of appropriate standard and quality. This is a normal process used throughout the university sector.
The University expects to publish details of the validated programme in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
What is curriculum review?
Curriculum review is the regular and systematic monitoring and reviewing of programmes. It is a normal process in the sector and it is the way by which the university ensures that your course remains up-to-date and relevant. The process may result in changes to the content, structure and/or assessment of the programme.
The University expects to publish details of the re-validated programme by 31 March in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
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Our Research
The School of Education is renowned for its high-quality teaching and research, and is one of the principal teacher training providers in the UK. Please read about some of the research undertaken by academics within Roehampton's School of Education by visiting the departmental research pages.
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