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Why choose MA Education at University Centre Grimsby?
MA Education is designed for professionals already working in education, from teachers and tutors to leaders, managers and specialists. Whether you want to advance your teaching, move into leadership or influence educational policy, this postgraduate degree helps you do it with confidence and credibility.
The flexible way to deepen your expertise, lead change and shape the future of learning.
Designed for Educators
With MA Education, you’ll deepen your understanding of teaching, learning and leadership. Study flexibly with learning that fits around you and explore how theory meets practice in your everyday professional environment.
Built for Leaders
Explore the MA Education course structure
A balance of research, reflection and practice – tailored for education professionals at every level.
MA Education is designed for professionals already working across the education sector, from teaching practitioners and programme leaders to managers and organisational roles, including those in voluntary or support positions.
This postgraduate degree supports both professional and personal development, helping graduates step into new roles with greater responsibility, expand into higher education teaching or refine their skills to improve learning outcomes and leadership in their own settings.
Grounded in reflective practice, critical analysis and applied research, the programme encourages deeper thinking that enhances professional practice at both individual and organisational levels.
Built from the ground up by TEC Partnership in collaboration with educators, this master’s has been created specifically for those working in education. The blend of weekend study sessions and online learning makes it accessible, flexible and achievable alongside your professional commitments.
Throughout the course, you’ll be encouraged to connect your own experiences with advanced academic theory, developing the insight and confidence that define a master’s graduate.
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, a curriculum manager or a specialist trainer, this course helps you critically explore your profession, its history and the policy and theory shaping its future.
By combining practical exploration with academic rigour, you’ll learn how to become a change agent within your specialism, able to analyse, challenge and improve the systems and practices around you
MA Education offers a local, flexible pathway to postgraduate study, empowering educators to think critically, apply evidence to practice and lead improvement across the education landscape.
You will learn a total of 180 credits
Core modules:
Optional Modules:
One of the following entry criteria must be met:
Assessment on MA Education links your academic learning directly to your professional practice. You’ll explore action research approaches that drive improvement in teaching and learning while reflecting on ethical considerations throughout.
Expect a varied mix of assignments, case studies, research projects and portfolios, supported by inclusive assessment methods that recognise different learning styles. You’ll also develop strong communication skills through writing, presentations and digital media, modelling the best practice you bring to your own learners.
Applications for the January 2026 intake are now open. Fill in the form below to register your interest or apply directly via our online portal.
Learn Local. Lead National. Take your next step with MA Education.