Master’s degrees for teachers

We offer practical and relevant master’s degrees that build upon your current skills and prepare you for your next step in education.

Achieving a master’s (MA) should have a positive impact on your professional knowledge, confidence and career prospects, both within the education sector and beyond.

Our MA courses are distinct because they focus on developing the practical skills central to successful teaching and leadership. They are designed and delivered by experienced educators with specialist pedagogical knowledge and a track record of exceptional practice in schools. Our courses aim to develop your professional expertise and deepen your understanding of educational theory, including within your chosen field of study. This combination will enable you to hone your classroom practice, develop your skills and pursue your research interests.

Our MAs are delivered to you through our digital platforms and allow you to embed your learning straight away in your daily practice. Academic content is designed to be interactive and engaging, enabling both independent and peer learning. You will have the support of your own personal university tutor, who will provide one-to-one mentoring and regular group tutorials.

Accessible worldwide

Tutorial groups will include teachers and school leaders from across the world. Our students and trainees often cite the strong sense of community, engagement and support from their global peer group as a distinct factor in their rich study experience and career development. All the course content and materials are available online and 24/7, enabling you to study and revisit them when it is convenient for you.

Affordable

We are committed to keeping our tuition fees as low as possible to enable more teachers and school leaders to access master’s level study. Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce fees. We also offer an apprenticeship route for the MA in Educational Leadership.

For those in England, the Senior Leader Apprenticeship plus MA in Educational Leadership can be funded through the Apprenticeship Levy.

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The course has reinforced my dedication to education and commitment to excellence highlighting the significance of reflective practice. The teaching staff have been outstanding, consistently demonstrating a high level of knowledge on a broad range of subjects. The flexible schedule and lectures have allowed me to study alongside working full-time; this has been a valuable investment. I would highly recommend this course to educators who are keen to enhance their teaching practice and increase their knowledge of expert teaching from an international perspective.
Naomi Reid-Evans, MA in Education, Bermuda, 2024

This course was a wonderful experience that proved invaluable to my own career and for the school where I work. During the process of completing the course, I have been asked to become the Acting Deputy Head and recently been trusted with being the Acting Headteacher whilst both the Deputy Headteacher and our Headmaster were away.

I have been able to enact change regarding wellbeing, assessment, training, and behaviour. We hope that the changes that I have been able to implement will positively change the culture of our struggling school. None of this would have possible without the course.
Niraj Patadia, Senior Leader Apprenticeship plus MA in Educational Leadership, England, 2024

I started the MA in Educational Leadership in September 2021 as an ambitious Deputy Headteacher. Over the course of the first year, I gained an invaluable insight to who I am as a school leader and how to apply theory into practice. The MA gave me the confidence to apply for Headships and in the summer of 2022, I was successfully appointed as a Headteacher for the September.
Tracey Marshall, Senior Leader Apprenticeship plus MA in Educational Leadership, England, 2023

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The content of the course and what we take from it is exceptional. It was transformational for me professionally and personally.
Chris Passey, Senior Leader Apprenticeship plus MA in Educational Leadership, England, 2023

Master's courses

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MA in Education

Develop your expertise on one of our specialist pathways: Special educational needs and disabilities, Development of expert teaching, or Mentoring in education.

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MA in Educational Leadership

Develop your understanding of the principles underpinning excellent leadership and gain the skills and confidence to implement them.

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Senior Leader Apprenticeship plus MA in Educational Leadership

Fully funded through your employer's Apprenticeship Levy and a course fee bursary (England only).

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Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship

Develop the professional knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be an effective coach and mentor (England only).

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Frequently asked questions

I work full-time, is this course manageable?

Our MAs have been designed to complement your role and fit into your employment. Course content and assignments have been created to be embedded into your daily practice and context. There is, obviously, additional work. However, the retention rates on our courses are very high, for example on the Senior Leader Apprenticeship plus MA in Educational Leadership we have a 100% pass rate and well over half have reported achieving a promotion.

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