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.
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.
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.
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:
Gain key skills and learn from experts in their field
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.
On successful completion of this course, you will have gained:
Bath also offers a skills for success programme to provide you with additional employability and academic skills support.
Graduate prospects
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:
You will also be prepared for positions in national and international education organisations, including learning companies, awarding organisations and governmental departments.
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.
Scholarships and bursaries
You could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath.
Find out more about funding options
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