MA
Education
Deepen your understanding of education and develop the critical thinking, research skills, and leadership capability needed to thrive in education and beyond.
What is MA Education?
The MA Education is a comprehensive postgraduate degree that deepens your understanding of education in its many forms – from formal schooling and professional development to policy, leadership, and global practice. Delivered through ICE Global in partnership with Buckinghamshire New University (BNU), the programme combines rigorous academic inquiry with practical, real-world application.
Designed for educators and professionals with a passion for making a lasting difference, the MA Education equips you with the critical thinking, research skills, and leadership capability needed to thrive across a wide range of roles in education and beyond.
Who is it for?
This programme is ideal for graduates and experienced professionals who want to deepen their expertise in education and step into more senior or specialised roles.
Practising educators
Teachers, lecturers, and trainers seeking to enhance their professional practice and academic credentials.
Aspiring leaders
Those looking to move into curriculum design, educational management, or policy roles.
International professionals
Educators from around the world who want a globally relevant qualification with a transnational outlook.
Career changers
Professionals from adjacent fields - corporate training, NGOs, social work - looking to formalise their education expertise.
Why choose MA Education?
This is a programme built for the realities of modern education – from the rise of generative AI to global inequality and crisis leadership. Rather than treating these as peripheral concerns, they are woven into every aspect of the curriculum.
Negotiated assessments
Tailor your assessed work to your own interests and professional goals, in collaboration with your tutors.
Global perspective
Engage with transnational dialogue and diverse peer perspectives in a genuinely international learning community.
AI-ready curriculum
Develop the skills to use generative AI tools thoughtfully and professionally in educational contexts.
Small class sizes
Meaningful discussion and individual support are central to the learning experience throughout the programme.
Equity at the core
EDI and social justice are embedded throughout preparing you to challenge systemic barriers.
Crisis leadership focus
Graduate as a resilient, creative leader equipped to navigate uncertainty and shape the future of education.
What will you learn?
The curriculum covers the fundamental elements of learning and teaching in practice, with inclusivity and contemporary professional issues at its core. You will study three 20-credit core modules:
Modules
Principles and theory of learning, teaching and assessment across diverse contexts
Reflection and CPD in a contemporary professional landscape
Research project
Key themes explored
- Learning, teaching, and assessment across varied educational systems and cultures
- Technology, generative AI, and digital innovation in education
- Driving positive societal change and influencing education at a global level
- Research methodology and designing your own academic inquiry
- Equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in educational settings
- Leading through complexity, uncertainty, and crisis
How will you study?
The MA Education programme is delivered via a blended learning model that combines live, online sessions with flexible self-directed study – allowing you to continue working whilst you learn.
Virtual learning environment
Asynchronous online content on BNU's VLE (Blackboard) supports flexible, guided independent study around your schedule.
Practical assessments
Observed teaching sessions, professional presentations, and structured dialogues offer real-time leadership feedback.
Written assessments
Reflective reports and research-based assignments develop your academic rigour and analytical skills.
Entry Requirements?
The programme welcomes applicants from a range of academic and professional backgrounds.
Standard entry
A minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in any subject, combined with an interest in pursuing a career in education.
Non-standard entry
Applicants who do not meet the standard requirements but hold relevant professional experience may be invited to interview to demonstrate their readiness for Level 7 study.
Prior learning – academic, professional, or vocational – may be recognised through the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process, potentially granting exemption from certain modules.
Career Pathways
An MA Education opens doors across the full spectrum of education and beyond. Whether you are seeking to advance within your current field, shift into a new area, or pursue doctoral study, this programme equips you with the academic depth and leadership credentials to do so.
Educator / Teacher
Subject to relevant recognition
Curriculum developer
In schools, colleges, or organisations
Education policy
Local, national, or international
Educational consultant
Independent or within institutions
Corporate training
L&D roles across sectors
International education
NGOs and global organisations
Academia & research
Foundation for doctoral study
Education leadership
Senior management in institutions
ICE Global is committed to supporting you beyond graduation – helping you develop the enterprise skills, confidence, and professional networks needed to thrive in a competitive and rapidly evolving education landscape.
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