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MA Education in Grimsby

Cost£8,100.00
Duration24 months
DeliveryBlended learning
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceWeekend
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About this course

MA Education in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute, part-time over weekends with a blend of online study and time on campus.

The course is designed for people already working in education. You might be a teacher, programme leader, manager, or in a voluntary role. It deepens your understanding of pedagogy and prepares you for roles with greater responsibility. The course typically takes 24 months to complete.

You'll finish with a Master of Arts in Education.

Who this course is for

This programme is designed to broaden your knowledge of education and deepen your understanding of pedagogy. MA Education is designed for those who are already in practice in an educational setting. This may be as a teaching practitioner, programme leader, manager or in a more organisational role, including voluntary roles. It is intended to support professional and personal development and prepare graduates for new roles with greater responsibility, or support them in new teaching areas (such as HE), or lead to improved teaching and learning skills and thus have an impact on their own learners. The course is based on principles of reflective practice, critical analysis and contextualised research, and is designed to develop deeper cognitive skills which will enhance professional practice at individual and organisational levels within any education sector.

Entry requirements

One of the following entry criteria must be met:

A Bachelor's degree with honours at (2:2 or above) in Education or a related subject area

A Bachelor's degree with honours in any subject (2:2 or above) and significant work experience in the education sector

A Bachelor's degree with honours (3rd Class or above) in any subject and a PGCE (Post or Professional Graduate)

You should also have appropriate skills in English, Maths and ICT to a minimum of Level 2.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore theories of pedagogy and how they apply to your practice.
  • You'll develop your critical understanding of education policy and its effects.
  • You'll analyse approaches to curriculum design and assessment.
  • You'll build research skills to investigate questions in your own educational setting.
  • You'll reflect on leadership and management in educational contexts.
  • You'll study professional development frameworks relevant to teaching and education roles.

How you will learn

The course uses blended learning. You'll attend weekend sessions at Grimsby Institute and complete online study in between. Assessment is typically through written assignments, reflective practice, and a research project or dissertation. You draw on your existing professional experience throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Further Education Tutor, teaches vocational or academic subjects in a college setting.
  • Adult Educator, delivers learning programmes for adult learners in community or college settings.
  • Programme Leader, manages a curriculum area and supports teaching teams.
  • Education Manager, oversees delivery and quality across a department or organisation.
  • Curriculum Developer, designs and reviews learning programmes for educational providers.
  • Training and Development Officer, leads staff learning and professional development.

What you could study next

  • Doctor of Education (EdD), a professional doctorate for those wanting to lead research in education practice.
  • PhD in Education, for those pursuing academic research or a university teaching career.
  • NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship), for those moving into school leadership roles.
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