Education MA

This course aims to empower you to create and facilitate positive change in education. You’ll develop the knowledge needed to effectively challenge existing processes, contribute to the ongoing improvement of practices and policies, and create more sustainable approaches to learning.<br/><br/>Whether you aspire to work in education or are currently in the sector and looking to progress in your career, you’ll develop the skills and abilities needed to succeed in a range of contemporary roles.<br/><br/>Throughout the course, you’ll focus on education as a conscientious enterprise at all levels. You’ll delve into the factors that influence and impact people’s learning experiences at local, regional and national levels on a global scale.<br/><br/>All six pathways put a strong emphasis on global citizenship and its connection to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) in Education. Depending on your choice of pathway, you’ll also be able to explore a range of topics relevant across many aspects of education. These include:<br/><br/><br/>- AI and technology<br/><br/><br/>- wellbeing and inclusion<br/><br/><br/>- globalisation and policy<br/><br/><br/>- environmental justice<br/><br/><br/>- social change and responsibility<br/><br/><br/>**Gain key skills and learn from experts in their field**<br/>You will learn from experts in education policy and practice, as well as staff in the wider Department of Education. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.<br/><br/>On successful completion of this course, you will have gained:<br/>- a greater appreciation of innovative approaches to education that transcend conventional social and geographical boundaries<br/><br/><br/>- a thorough understanding of key current educational issues to enhance your own professional practice<br/><br/><br/>- deep knowledge of research-informed practice, trends and the latest developments in education<br/><br/><br/>- improved research, analysis and critical thinking skills<br/><br/><br/>- the knowledge and skills to make an enhanced contribution to policy and practice in education<br/><br/><br/>- Bath also offers a skills for success programme to provide you with additional employability and academic skills support.<br/><br/><br/>**Graduate prospects**<br/>You will develop a range of skills that are important in many educational roles. These will help you start, or advance, your career in areas such as:<br/><br/><br/>- teaching or teaching assistant (in public, private, international, and language schools)<br/><br/><br/>- lecturing at university level<br/><br/><br/>- professional training<br/><br/><br/>- educational leadership<br/><br/><br/>- educational management and administration<br/><br/><br/>You will also be prepared for positions in national and international education organisations, including learning companies, awarding organisations and governmental departments.<br/><br/>As an MA Education student, you’ll also benefit from the Department of Education’s extensive global professional network and partnerships with schools and educational organisations. This will give you access to resources and collaborative opportunities to enhance your learning.<br/><br/>**Choose the right pathway for you**<br/>You can select one of six pathways to mould your learning around what interests you most. On each pathway, you’ll study a core of current and relevant education topics. You’ll then supplement these with pathway-specific units.<br/><br/><br/>- MA Education (Childhood and Youth)<br/><br/><br/>- MA Education (International Education)<br/><br/><br/>- MA Education (Language in and for Education)<br/><br/><br/>- MA Education (Leadership and Management)<br/><br/><br/>- MA Education (Learning and Teaching)<br/><br/><br/>- MA Education<br/><br/><br/>**Enhance your experience with a placement**<br/>All of our pathways give you the option to apply your skills and experience in real-world settings during a placement. If you choose this, you will work with an organisation within the education sector, either in the UK or another country. Instead of a placement, you can complete a dissertation exploring a relevant aspect of educational policy or practice.