Education MA Welcome Pack
Welcome to MA Education – September 2026.
Welcome to the MA Education. We look forward to working with you and welcoming you into our lively community of education professionals. The course gives you the flexibility to explore the aspects of education that interest you, examine education across different cultures and contexts, and develop your thinking through reflective, academic study. You will also undertake your own research project, with opportunities to present and publish your work. Whether you study with us at Waterside Campus or fully online, you will learn alongside teachers, school leaders and others who share an interest in education.
Your Course Leader
Dr Helen Caldwell
Associate Professor (Education)
Helen.caldwell@northampton.ac.uk
Your Course Leader is here to support you throughout your MA and can help with questions about the course, your study journey or any challenges affecting your progress. They can also guide you towards the right academic, personal or university support when needed.
Additional staff
- Dr Emel Thomas
- Dr Toby Purser
- David Meechan
- Dr Kyffin Jones
- Joanne Barrow
- Dr Claire Dugan-Clements
Preparing for your course
In preparation for your course starting in the week beginning 12 October, we will hold a welcome session beforehand so you can meet your Academic Team and other students studying the same course. This will be held on Thursday 8 October. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Dr Helen Caldwell at helen.caldwell@northampton.ac.uk
Thursday 8 October
Session: Welcome to the MA Education
In-person
- Time: 4pm (BST)
- Location: Student Union in the Engine Shed, Waterside campus
Or
Online
- Time: 5pm (BST)
- Link: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/6bfcf313c51546d7a0e2ffbb554962a0
Enhancing skills, building networks and engaging in the wider University community
Attendance at class is compulsory. Therefore, it is vital that you live in or near Northampton if you are in the on-campus cohort and that you are able to attend the online sessions if you are joining as an online student. This is an academic course into education, however, there will be some visits to UK schools and places of interest, including The Houses of Parliament. There will also be the opportunity to take part in academic conferences in person or online.
