
James Underwood
Senior Lecturer in Education (CYF)
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
Level:
Postgraduate
Duration:
1 year full time
2-5 years part time
1-3 years online
Starting:
February/September
Fees UK 22/23:
Full Time: £7,650
Part Time: £1,275 per 30 credits
Online: £1,150 per 30 credits
International Fees 22/23:
Full time: £15,000
Online: £1,150 per 30 credits
Location:
Waterside, Online
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
Our Masters in Education allows you to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of aspects of education of specific interest to you. This course is available for full-time and part-time study. The course is flexible and wide-ranging and involves the study of: leadership, classroom cultures and also has an international and comparative aspect. While studying on this course you will complete a thesis, which is a significant piece of original research. Our Masters’ in Education community includes teachers, school leaders and others working in or interested in education.
Choose your path
You can choose to study for your MA Education on our Waterside Campus in Northampton (face to face) or 100% online, on any device from anywhere in the world over 1-5 years. This option is designed for UK-based or international education professionals looking for the flexibility to study at a distance and fit the timing of their studies around life, work and family commitments.
For more information on the ‘MA Education online’ please contact Dr Helen Caldwell and for more information on the ‘MA Education on campus’ please contact Dr James Underwood.
Updated 03/08/2022
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Postgraduate qualifications can give you the opportunity for higher level responsibility and senior posts within education, children’s services and further education.
This course addresses the needs of local authorities in the East Midlands as well as the government agenda for continuing professional development and the development of teaching as a research based profession.
An MA in education is a versatile degree for students in search of career paths beyond teaching. Although this masters programme equips you with skills and knowledge specifically within the field of education, it is not limiting but rather accommodates to other niche roles.
Some examples of the kind of work students are able to do following graduation include;
"The course opens doors to a multitude of careers beyond teaching, which is one of the main reasons why I chose this course."