Entry year:: 2024/25
Start date:: July, October, January, March, June
Study mode:: Full-time, Distance learning
Course duration:: 1 Year
Campus:: Mount Pleasant

Course modules

Discover the building blocks of your programme

Further guidance on modules

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Core modules

Competing Philosophies of Education
20 credits

The Critically Reflective Practitioner
20 credits

Education, Globalisation and Social Justice
20 credits

Education, Society and Culture
20 credits

Critique, Power and Transformation in Education
20 credits

Research Design
20 credits

Research Project
60 credits

Career paths

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Fees and funding

Entry requirements

You will need:

Qualification requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

Mature entry
Candidates are required to meet the following criteria as a minimum:
Have a first degree - classification normally a minimum of 2.2 Honours or equivalent, of a UK university. Or equivalent overseas qualification; ideally in a relevant subject e.g. Education, Social Policy, Childhood, Community Development, Health or International Studies.
Or
For non-standard entry, applicants need to be able to demonstrate a comparable academic standard through past studies and/or 12 months relevant work experience, along with a genuine passion and interest in the critical study of education in its broadest sense.
IELTS score of 6.0 overall.
Applicants who have successfully completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) (PGCEi) with Westford University College as the approved Teaching Institution, may be considered for advanced entry on to the MA Education. This remains subject to the University's regulations on Advanced Standing in Postgraduate Awards and approval by the University Recognition Group. The PGCEi would count as 60 credits towards the MA Education programme with exemptions for:
Competing Philosophies of Education (20 credits)
The Critically Reflective Practitioner (20 credits)
Education, Globalisation and Social Justice (20 credits)
Students will need to complete the following modules once they join the MA Education:
Education, Society and Culture (20 credits)
Critique, Power and Transformation in Education (20 credits)
Research Design (20 credits)
Research Project (60 credits)

How to apply

Securing your place at LJMU

Your university life

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Postgraduate life at LJMU

See the amazing support you will get from the university, the academic expertise of the staff here, the first-class learning environment, fabulous libraries, excellent career guidance and their ongoing love affair with the city of Liverpool.

Accommodation

As a new student at LJMU, we guarantee accommodation right in the heart of the dynamic city centre, with easy access to the main University campuses.

You can view our approved accommodation to see the halls that we offer to new students.

Your campus

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Living in Liverpool

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Go abroad

LJMU aims to make international opportunities available to every student. You may be able to study abroad as part of your degree at one of our 100+ partner universities across the world. You could also complete a work placement or apply for one of our prestigious worldwide internship programmes.

Sports, societies and lifestyle

Getting involved in sports, clubs and societies at Liverpool John Moores University is a great way to challenge yourself, meet people who share your interests, and feel more connected to the University community.