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Overview

The MA Education Studies offers learning and career development opportunities for educators and leaders across educational sectors from the UK and internationally. Masters level study is viewed by many as being essential for career progression and supports professional development in education and related fields.

This course provides the opportunity for you to develop knowledge and understanding of the current educational landscape, engage with wider theories and issues?and develop your understanding of the impact of policy and practice on students’ lives.? You will develop critical thinking and hone higher-level skills. There will be opportunities to engage critically with policy, theory and research as well as to reflect on aspects of your own practice. The course introduces the central role of research in relation to practice and develops your understanding of research processes.

As well as providing the opportunity for full-time study,?the course offers a progression route for part-time students in practice and for those who have already completed level 7 courses, for example Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Postgraduate Certificate Academic Practice (PGCAP).? If you already have a PGCE or PGCAP you can choose to undertake a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) or the full MA in Education studies.

The University of Suffolk works in collaboration with ITT providers across Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk and has connections across the sector, providing opportunities for networking and support.

Career Opportunities

The advanced knowledge and skills you acquire on the MA Education Studies course equips you to excel in various roles within the education sector. With an advanced degree, you will increase your eligibility for leadership roles, higher pay scales, and a range of job opportunities. An MA in Education Studies demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and professional development and can give you a competitive edge in the job market both in the UK and overseas. The MA Education Studies at the University of Suffolk supports you in specialising in a particular field (e.g. policy, EDI, curriculum, leadership), and develop expertise that aligns with your interests and career goals. This expertise can make you a valuable asset in specific educational settings. The new knowledge and approaches you learn about on the course will make you a more effective educator, leading to greater job satisfaction and fulfilment. As well as supporting career progression in traditional educational settings, an MA in education can open doors to a wide range of careers beyond teaching including in youth engagement and participation, in educational consultancy, educational research, education policy analysis or in educational technology companies, educational non-profit organisations and agencies.