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MA Education (part-time, distance learning) course structure

Find out more about the units on our four MA Education (part-time, distance learning) pathways.

Occasionally we make changes to our courses in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised course, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions.

Please note: You can study a maximum of two units at one time. All pathways start with ''Shaping educational futures', which you will need to complete before starting any other units.

MA Education

Compulsory units

You must study these units.

You will start your studies with 'Shaping educational futures'. You will do 'Research design in education' and 'Educational dissertation or project' once you have completed your other units.

Optional units

You will choose four optional units.

MA Education (International Education)

Compulsory units

You must study these units.

You will start your studies with 'Shaping educational futures'. You will do 'Research design in education' and 'Educational dissertation or project' once you have completed your other units.

Optional units

You will choose two optional units.

MA Education (Teaching and Learning)

Compulsory units

You must study these units.

You will start your studies with 'Shaping educational futures'. You will do 'Research design in education' and 'Educational dissertation or project' once you have completed your other units.

Optional units

You will choose two optional units.

MA Education (Leadership and Management)

Compulsory units

You must study these units.

You will start your studies with 'Shaping educational futures'. You will do 'Research design in education' and 'Educational dissertation or project' once you have completed your other units.

Optional units

You will choose two optional units.

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