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Advance your practice and shape the future of education with St Mary’s 100% online MA Education
St Mary’s 100% online MA Education is designed for educators and aspiring leaders who want to deepen their knowledge, reflect on their teaching practice, and respond effectively to the challenges of today’s evolving educational landscape.
You’ll explore key topics including educational leadership, policy, curriculum design, equity and inclusion, digital innovation, and wellbeing in education. Through critical inquiry and reflective practice, you’ll develop the insight and tools to create meaningful learning experiences and drive positive change in a variety of educational settings.
The programme’s flexible, fully online delivery enables you to balance your studies with professional commitments, while still benefiting from expert guidance and a supportive learning community. Whether you're working in schools, higher education, training, or policymaking, this degree will help you take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact.
You’ll develop your capacity to…
Apply key theories from sociology, psychology, philosophy and history to inform inclusive curriculum design and effective leadership in education
Use research methodologies and reflective frameworks to support professional learning, evidence-based decision-making and educational improvement
Interpret and evaluate educational data to generate insights and communicate findings clearly to diverse academic and professional audiences
Identify complex challenges in education and propose innovative, evidence-based solutions that drive meaningful change
Lead collaborative projects with confidence, delivering inclusive and sustainable outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement
Embrace ethical, reflective and future-focused thinking to adapt to change and shape innovation in diverse educational settings.
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And grow your career…
St Mary’s 100% online MA Education is built for working professionals. With fully flexible and part-time online learning, you can balance study with your career and personal commitments. Supported by expert tutors and a collaborative virtual environment, you’ll gain practical, career-relevant knowledge without putting your life on hold.
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With a programme designed for you…
St Mary’s 100% online MA Education is built for working professionals. With fully flexible and part-time online learning, you can balance study with your career and personal commitments. Supported by expert tutors and a collaborative virtual environment, you’ll gain practical, career-relevant knowledge without putting your life on hold.
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Programme Modules
Wellbeing in Education
Explore how wellbeing impacts educators and learners and learn to apply wellbeing models within educational settings. This module draws on policy, theory, and workplace frameworks to develop practical support strategies. You'll examine psychological and educational practices that promote emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing, helping to build resilient, inclusive education leaders.
£645
Socioeconomic Contexts of Education
Investigate how poverty, inequality, and global issues shape education policy and practice worldwide. This module explores key theories and case studies to deepen your understanding of education’s role in social justice and global citizenship. You'll also engage with emerging frameworks like restorative education and climate justice to tackle systemic inequalities and environmental challenges.
£645
Technology, Access and Education Equity
Examine how technology can both bridge and reinforce barriers to educational access. Through case studies and policy analysis, you’ll design strategies to promote digital inclusion and educational equity.
£645
Reflective Practice and Professional Growth
Investigate your professional identity through reflective enquiry. You’ll engage with theory, literature and your own experiences to develop a responsive, informed approach to professional practice and growth.
£645
Global Education Perspectives
Critically examine global education systems, policies and practices. You’ll explore the influence of international organisations such as UNESCO and the World Bank, while using comparative education approaches to understand shifts in global educational agendas and their implications for sustainability and citizenship.
£645
Leadership for Inclusive Education
Explore leadership strategies that promote equity, access and social justice in educational settings. You’ll evaluate policies, frameworks and practices that support inclusive education for diverse and marginalised learners.
£645
Curriculum Design and Development
Deepen your understanding of curriculum theory and explore how curriculum reflects values, ethics and power. Through applied practice, you’ll enhance your curriculum design skills to suit varied contexts and learners.
£645
Education in a Dynamic Evolving Landscape
Analyse how global and local dynamics, policies and innovations are reshaping education. You’ll investigate emerging trends and challenges to inform future-oriented educational strategies.
£645
Research Methods
Gain practical skills in designing and evaluating educational research using both qualitative and quantitative methods. This module focuses on ethical research design, data collection, and analysis across a range of paradigms. You'll also learn to interpret and communicate findings effectively, preparing you for your dissertation.
£645
Research Proposal
Develop a fully formed, ethically sound research proposal to guide your MA dissertation. You'll critically review academic literature, define a clear research question, and select appropriate methods and analysis. The proposal will form the foundation for your independent research project.
£645
Dissertation
Conduct an independent research project on a topic of your choice. Supported by expert supervision, you’ll apply your learning to design, execute and present a rigorous, ethical piece of educational research.
£1,290
Entry requirements
To study St Mary's University's 100% online MA Education, you will need to have completed:
An undergraduate degree at 2:2 (level 6, or level 10 in Scotland, or higher) or
3 years’relevant experience in the Education sector
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, or most recent education or work experience was not in English, will need to demonstrate proficiency by completing an approved English language test such as IELTS (6.5 overall with no individual sub-scores under 6.0), Pearson PTE (59 overall minimum), or equivalent.
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