MA Education
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
Take the next step and gain the skills you need for the complex and ever-evolving educational landscape. Our MA Education course will give you a real taste of educational theory and concepts in diverse contexts, deepening your understanding and broadening your horizons. You’ll dive deep into the hot topics surrounding education, research methods, and international perspectives and cap it all off with a major research project where you get to explore a real-life topic you're passionate about.
Plus, we've got optional modules that cover areas like early childhood development, leadership and management, special and inclusive education, and the foundations of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). We keep your learning experience dynamic by altering module content to match what's happening in the world of education.
Key highlights
- Explores educational theory and concepts across diverse contexts
- Covers current debates, research methods and international perspectives in education
- Major research project on a real-life education topic of your choice
- Optional modules in early childhood, leadership and inclusive education
- Optional module on the foundations of TESOL
- Module content updated to reflect current developments in education
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.
Scholarships
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesGREAT Scholarship
Minimum of £10,000
Up to £10,000PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Education researcher
- Education policy officer
- School leader
- Special educational needs coordinator
- TESOL teacher
- Early years practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,150 per year | International: £17,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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