Education
Apply onlineOur exciting MA Education programme is designed for either undergraduate students seeking to progress the study of education at postgraduate level or professionals already working in the field as teachers, leaders or other professionals in a whole range of different educational contexts.
Course overview
The MA and PGCert in Education at Winchester is a blended learning course that is grounded in research-informed teaching delivered by experts in specialist areas of education. If you are seeking to deepen your expertise, enhance your career prospects, or make a meaningful impact through your work, this flexible and engaging programme allows you to tailor your studies to your interests and professional goals through a range of exciting specialist pathways:
- Practitioner Research
- Philosophy of Education
- Early Childhood
- Special and Inclusive Education
- Leadership
You can also opt for modules across this range of specialisms to gain the MA Education degree without specialism.
Why choose our MA Education?
- Designed to accommodate either full-time or part-time study options - Study on a traditional full-time route, or study part-time while potentially working full- or part-time, with a flexible structure that fits around your work or caring commitments.
- Blended Learning – A mix of on-campus sessions and online learning, with live seminars scheduled outside of work hours.
- Expert Teaching – Learn from leading academics in the field of education who bring cutting-edge research and real-world experience to your studies.
- Tailored Specialisms – Focus on the area of education that matters most to you, helping you advance in your chosen field.
- Practical Research Skills – Gain hands-on training in educational research methods and apply your insights to drive meaningful change.
- Join a Supportive Community – Connect with a community of like-minded students and academic staff who share your passion for education and professional growth.
What you need to know
Course start date
September
Location
Blended learning, with taught elements on campus in Winchester
Course length
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
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Typical offer
A first or second-class honours degree or
Fees
From £4,775 pa
Course features
- Develop your skills and knowledge for professional growth
- Link your learning to your professional practice
- Learn through a combination of taught input, independent study and group discussion
- Live online seminars and tutorials scheduled after work hours
- A wealth of digital learning resources available 24/7
- Become a member of our Centre for Research and Theory Exchange (CREATE) and benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular research and scholarly activities and events
Course details
Learning and teaching
Start dates: September
Teaching takes place: On campus teaching takes place at weekends, live online teaching takes place in the evening.
The teaching team encompasses University staff from across the Institute of Education with a wide range of specialist knowledge, expertise and experience.
This programme is delivered via blended learning. The high degree of self-directed independent learning through excellent online learning resources is designed for maximum flexibility for students. There are in person days at the start and end of the first two terms of each academic year and scheduled live seminars and tutorials (group and individual) throughout. Students are fully supported in navigating and managing their learning by our expert tutors.
Location
Taught elements of the course take place on campus in Winchester.
Assessment
Assessments takes the form of written coursework and a range of presentations. Assessments will include workplace-based assignments, small scale research projects and/or text based and substantive theoretical assignments as appropriate to our specialisms.
Our validated courses may adopt a range of means of assessing your learning. An indicative, and not necessarily comprehensive, list of assessment types you might encounter includes essays, supervised independent work, small scale research projects or presentations.
We ensure all students have an equal opportunity to achieve module learning outcomes. As such, where appropriate and necessary, students with recognised disabilities may have alternative assignments set that continue to test how successfully they have met the module's learning outcomes.
Further details on assessment types used on the course you are interested in can be found by attending an MA Education pre-enrolment evening. Please contact cpd@winchester.ac.uk for more information.
Feedback
We are committed to providing timely and appropriate feedback to you on your academic progress and achievement in order to enable you to reflect on your progress and plan your academic and skills development effectively. You are also encouraged to seek additional feedback from your course tutors.
Further information
For more information about our regulations for this course, please see our Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures section.
Modules
Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing. The University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed. For further information please refer to winchester.ac.uk/termsandconditions
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Entry requirements
a professional qualification such as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
We would normally expect our students to hold a first or second-class Honours degree or a professional qualification such as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Applicants who do not satisfy the normal entry requirements may be admitted to the programme, provided that they can submit evidence of previous serious study and demonstrate the capacity and attainments to pursue successfully the proposed programme.
If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent
Course enquiries and applications
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We would normally expect our students to hold a first or second-class Honours degree or a professional qualification such as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Applicants who do not satisfy the normal entry requirements may be admitted to the programme, provided that they can submit evidence of previous serious study and demonstrate the capacity and attainments to pursue successfully the proposed programme.
If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent
Course enquiries and applications
If you are living outside of the UK or Europe, you can find out more about how to join this course by emailing our International Recruitment Team at International@winchester.ac.uk.
Applications need to be submitted before the 15 May 2023. Late applications can be accepted throughout the remainder of the application year, for more information see our How to Apply section.
Additional costs
2025 COURSE TUITION FEES
UK/Channel Islands
Full-time entry | £9,550 p/a
Part-time entry | £4,775 p/a
Total Cost | £9,550
International Students
Full-time entry | £17,450 p/a
Part-time entry | £5,816 p/a
Total Cost | £17,450
If you are a UK student starting your degree in September 2025, the first year will cost you £9,550 **.
If finance is a worry for you, we are here to help. Take a look at the range of support we have on offer. This is a great investment you are making in your future, so make sure you know what is on offer to support you.
**The University of Winchester will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year.
As one of our students all of your teaching and assessments are included in your tuition fees, including, lectures/guest lectures and tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and specialist teaching facilities. You will also have access to a wide range of student support and IT services.
There might be additional costs you may encounter whilst studying. The following highlights the mandatory and optional costs for this course:
Mandatory
Disclosure and Barring Service
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check may be required if you undertake a placement, volunteering, research or other course related activity where you will have contact with children or vulnerable adults. The requirement for a DBS check will be confirmed by staff as part of the process to approve your placement, research or other activity. The indicative cost is £40.
SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS
We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course. To see if you’re eligible, please see our Scholarships and Awards page.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Whether you want to build on your undergraduate experiences and progress to high-quality postgraduate study straight away, or as a professional working in the field lead change in your organisation, conduct impactful research, or explore the philosophical and practical aspects of education at an in-depth level, our MA Education programme provides the knowledge, skills, and flexibility to help you succeed.
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