Nottingham Trent University
Education MA
Nottingham Trent University

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Clifton Campus
  • Sep 1, 2023 Part-time - 5 years
  • On campus - h Clifton Campus
  • Sep 1, 2023 Full-time - 1 years
  • On campus - h Clifton Campus
  • Jan 1, 2024 Part-time - 5 years
  • On campus - h Clifton Campus
  • Apr 1, 2024 Part-time - 5 years

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21455 £18360 £22141
25-75 percentile range £17911 - £25024 £13492 - £22848 £16777 - £27979
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

Our MA Education is a research-based course and is designed for those working in teaching and education management or policy. This course will increase your understanding of current education issues and equip you with the skills and knowledge to enhance your career.

This stimulating course takes a broad view of education, covering themes such as innovation in teaching and learning, globalisation, leading change, mentoring, Special Educational Needs (SEN) and inclusive practice and social justice. Designed with an international perspective to meet the needs of students from across the world, it explores in depth the global forces that influence education, encouraging you to relate your learning to your context.

Why do an MA in Education? A Masters is increasingly seen as an essential qualification for enhancing reflective practice, and to provide access to senior educational positions in a variety of professional settings.

What is the structure of the course? Students study three core modules and two optional modules from a choice of six. These modules are compulsory for all full-time and part-time students with no Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) credits.

Completing 60 and 120 credit points contributes towards two exit awards. These are:

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (on achieving 60 credits)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education (on achieving 120 credits).

The MA Education is awarded after achieving 180 credits.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Education, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Education MA

EU £1167
England UK £1167
Scotland £1167
Wales £1167
Northern Ireland £1167
International £2417
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Nottingham Trent University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Nottingham Trent University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #20 
    • #32 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #62 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #401 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #434 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 30 university rankings of Nottingham Trent University

About Nottingham Trent University

Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University, also known as NTU, has four separate campuses spread throughout Nottinghamshire, with the main City Campus being located right in the heart of Nottingham. NTU is particularly recognised in British academia for having some of the best post-graduation employment statistics of any university in the UK, with the Institution helping more than 94% of their students get started in their chosen field.

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Student composition of Nottingham Trent University

Total number of students enrolled at Nottingham Trent University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
31595
postgraduates:
5235
Total:
36830
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Education Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Clifton Campus
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