Deepen your understanding of education and develop the critical thinking, research skills, and leadership capability needed to thrive in education and beyond.
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.
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.
Teachers, lecturers, and trainers seeking to enhance their professional practice through reflective, research-informed study and academic credentials.
Those looking to move into curriculum design, educational strategy, or leadership roles focused on inclusive and organisational change.
Educators from around the world seeking a globally relevant qualification with a transnational, cross-cultural outlook.
Professionals from adjacent fields — corporate training, NGOs, social work — looking to formalise their education expertise and open new career routes.
Qualifications respected by employers, institutions, and education providers worldwide.
Choose full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) study, with the part-time route designed to balance study alongside professional commitments.
Apply educational theory directly to your classroom and workplace through negotiated, real-world assessment.
Develop the confidence and skills to lead educational change, from curriculum strategy to inclusive practice.
Strengthen critical thinking and evidence-based practice through a dedicated research methods module and research project.
Learn from experienced educators and academic professionals, including senior lecturers and associate professors.
The MA Education offers a rich exploration of global educational theory, research, and practice. You will study six 20-credit core modules, culminating in a substantial 60-credit independent research project.
Principles and theory of learning, teaching and assessment across diverse contexts
Reflection and CPD in a contemporary professional landscape
Research Project
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.
Asynchronous online content on BNU's VLE (Blackboard) supports flexible, guided independent study around your schedule.
Observed teaching sessions, professional presentations, and structured dialogues offer real-time leadership feedback.
Reflective reports and research-based assignments develop your academic rigour and analytical skills.
The programme welcomes applicants from a range of academic and professional backgrounds.
A minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in any subject, combined with an interest in pursuing a career in education.
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.
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.
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