Master in Education Psychology of Education

Unlock new perspectives on education with our Masters in Education (M.Ed.) programme. Designed for those looking to engage deeply and critically with the field of education, this stimulating programme allows you to tailor your studies to your unique interests through specialist and flexible open pathways. Whether taken full-time (1 year) or part-time (2–3 years), the M.Ed. focuses on educational research, theory and practice, with specialised modules that deepen your expertise in your areas of interest.

In addition, there is a strong focus on designing and conducting educational research through taught research methods modules and the thesis project. There are 5 options you can select from. Four specialised pathways with a direct entry route: Leadership and Policy; Drama in Education; Higher Education; Psychology of Education, and one flexible open pathways entry route (Critical Perspectives - Open Pathways) where you can select a core specialisation (2 modules) and additional electives (2 modules) from the following areas: Arts Education; Assessment & ICT in Education; Early Intervention; Higher Education; Inclusive Education; Language Education; Leadership & Policy; Mathematics Education; Music in Education; Psychology of Education; Science & Society; Philosophy & Social Policy in Education.

Applicants are normally expected to hold a good honour's degree (normally a 2.1 or equivalent). They should also have two academic referees (applicants with work experience can instead provide one academic and one professional referee). In order to complete the application, electronic copies of undergraduate degree transcripts and an up-to-date CV are required. Professional experience in the field of education is desirable.

Applicants to the 1-year Full-Time M.Ed. route must also submit an outline of their area of research interest (1-2 pages) as part of the application process.