Education MA
Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK
Course overview
Advance your career with our flexible, research-driven MA Education programme. Exploring a wide range of topics drawn from education theory and practice, you will dive into key themes like policy, inclusion, global perspectives, and research methods - while tailoring your learning through specialist pathways aligned with your ambitions. Whether you're aiming to influence education policy, drive innovation in practice, or pursue doctoral research, you will gain the critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and research skills to make an impact in academic settings, government or non-government organisations.
Key highlights
- Explores education policy, inclusion, global perspectives and research methods
- Specialist pathways let you tailor learning to your ambitions
- Flexible modular study option lasting up to five years
- Develops critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and research skills
- Prepares graduates for doctoral research in education
Entry requirements
- Other English test — Entry requirements The following section details our typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If you don't see your qualifications listed, please contact us to find out if we can accept your qualifications. Typical offer Please ensure that you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the dropdown menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and English language requirements you may need. Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any subject Additional criteria apply Please select your country from
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Humanities Master's Scholarship
We aim to award scholarships up to £1,000.
Keele Alumni Discount
The Keele Alumni Discount is a 20% discount of the tuition fee charged for Keele Alumni (10% for online programmes).
Keele Staff Discount
If you are a Keele University employee, you may be eligible for a 30% discount off your postgraduate tuition fees.
Up to 30% of feesKUIC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
70% and above - £5,000; 60% - 69% - £4,000; 50% - 59% - £3,000.
Postgraduate Global Scholarship
1st - £5,000; 2:1 - £4,000; 2:2 - £3,000.
The Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (KPGRAD)
This is a 20% discount on the tuition fee if you are studying a Postgraduate Research course (MPhil, PhD, or Professional Doctorate) either delivered on Keele Campus or Online.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Education policy officer
- Education researcher
- Curriculum development specialist
- Inclusion coordinator
- Education programme manager (NGO)
- Doctoral researcher in education
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,400 | International: £17,100
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 Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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