Coventry University

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Curriculum

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Coventry University Online

MA Education

Made for educators ready to deepen their understanding of education.

See how teaching and learning come together in practice — from educational ideas to real learning environments.

Earn an MA in Education from Coventry University, studied part-time and 100% online.

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Programme overview

Learning format

Study 100% online with structured support from experienced tutors and academics. The programme is designed to fit alongside your professional and personal commitments.

Learning format

Study 100% online with structured support from experienced tutors and academics. The programme is designed to fit alongside your professional and personal commitments.

Curriculum focus

An academically grounded curriculum that connects educational ideas with professional practice across a range of learning environments.

Curriculum focus

An academically grounded curriculum that connects educational ideas with professional practice across a range of learning environments.

Duration

Approx. 24 months, studied part-time with a flexible structure designed for working professionals.

Duration

Approx. 24 months, studied part-time with a flexible structure designed for working professionals.

Professional fit

Suitable for educators and professionals working across educational settings who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of education.

Professional fit

Suitable for educators and professionals working across educational settings who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of education.

Assessment approach

Assessment is carried out through a range of methods, including assignments, essays, presentations and project work.

Assessment approach

Assessment is carried out through a range of methods, including assignments, essays, presentations and project work.

Support and community

Access to academic guidance, wellbeing and career support, and a connected learning community of peers

Support and community

Access to academic guidance, wellbeing and career support, and a connected learning community of peers

About Coventry University

Awards and rankings

QS Stars

for Teaching and Employability

QS Stars University Ratings

Top 100

in World for

'international outlook'

THE World University Rankings 2025

Ranked 4th

for Overall Satisfaction

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025

Earn an MA in Education without stepping away from your career

The MA Education offers the flexibility to study while balancing your professional and personal commitments.

Delivered 100% online by Coventry University, the programme combines academic insight with flexible, part-time study, allowing you to deepen your understanding of education while remaining connected to your work in a school or learning environment.

The thoughtful balance

Traditional master’s degrees require a full-time commitment

Returning to campus can mean putting life on hold, pausing work and stepping away from the world you want to understand

Traditional master’s degrees require a full-time commitment

Returning to campus can mean putting life on hold, pausing work and stepping away from the world you want to understand

Some online courses can feel isolating

While flexible, some programmes may offer fewer opportunities for academic interaction and structured learning

Some online courses can feel isolating

While flexible, some programmes may offer fewer opportunities for academic interaction and structured learning

Coventry University’s MA Education brings both together

Study part-time, 100% online, with academic support from experienced tutors.

Study at a pace that fits around your life, supported by a connected online learning community. Deepen your understanding of teaching, learning and educational practice.

UK-awarded master’s degree

Elevate your academic profile with a UK-awarded master’s qualification

Designed for working adults

Study flexibly online while continuing your work in education alongside your personal and professional commitments.

Education-focused curriculum

Gain a structured understanding of digital marketing, informed by strategy, analysis and current practice

Flexible, self-paced study

Progress through your studies at a pace designed to fit alongside professional commitments, supported by structured modules and online learning resources

Dedicated academic support

Access academic guidance and student support throughout your studies, helping you stay supported throughout your programme.

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What you will study

If you’re studying for the MSc in Digital Marketing, you’ll explore a series of core modules that introduce key concepts in digital marketing, data analysis and contemporary practice within a global context

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – 30 credits (Optional)

Development of Expert Teaching – 30 credits (Optional)

Mentoring in Education – 30 credits (Optional)

Portfolio for Professional Practice – 30 credits

Critical Reflection – 30 credits

Philosophy for Education – 30 credits

Action Research Proposal – 30 credits

Action Research Project – 30 credits

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students.

For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

Entry requirements

UK and International

Applicants should hold an honours degree at 2:2 or above (or international equivalent as assessed by UK ENIC) in any discipline, along with evidence of Initial Teacher Training, such as a BEd, BA/BSc with QTS, PgCE/ProfGCE, PGCE or PGDE.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5 (or equivalent), or TOEFL 600.

UK and International

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5 (or equivalent), or TOEFL 600.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of education and reflect on teaching and learning in practice, the MA Education could be a good fit for you.

Study online, part-time and flexibly with Coventry University while continuing your work in education.

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Learn about the programme structure, fees, and schedule

Careers and opportunities

Whether you're aiming to step into leadership, develop specialist expertise, or broaden your professional impact in education, the MA Education supports a range of career progression opportunities, including:

Whole-school leadership: Lead strategic initiatives across a school, helping shape teaching, learning and school improvement.

Subject or department leadership: Oversee curriculum development, support teaching teams and guide subject-level academic progress.

Middle leadership roles: Support school leadership while coordinating teaching, learning and staff development across departments.

Senior leadership roles: Contribute to strategic planning, school improvement initiatives and the wider development of educational practice.

Initial Teacher Training roles: Support and mentor trainee teachers within schools, training providers or higher education institutions.

Further academic study: Progress to further study, such as a PhD or professional doctorate in education.

The career destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.

Qualification and academic recognition

This course is accredited and recognised by the following bodies:

Coventry University postgraduate qualification

This programme leads to the award of an MA in Education from Coventry University, a recognised UK university with a strong reputation for teaching and learning innovation.

The course is designed for educators working in schools and other learning environments, combining academic study with professional practice.

Through the programme, you will engage with educational theory, research and reflective practice that can inform and strengthen your work in education.

The MA Education can also support progression to further academic study, including a PhD or professional doctorate in education, depending on entry requirements

How you will learn

Study 100% online and get the same qualification, along with many of the same benefits and support as a campus student. Some of the benefits include access to highly experienced academics, career advisors, writing tutors and wellbeing services.

Our 100% online courses offer the same top-quality modules as on-campus

Your learning activities are available on-demand through our innovative social learning platform, so that you can learn at the best time and location for you

Enjoy 24/7 access to electronic resources, including thousands of books, e-journals and newspapers

Receive guidance from a tutor who will lead live sessions (recorded for those unable to attend) to support and add depth to your learning

The tutor will be available for further support through email and the learning platform

Assessment

Your chosen Coventry University online degree will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods may include:

assignments

essays

presentations

projects

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our degrees are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Who is this course for?

Educators looking for a flexible way to deepen their understanding of education while continuing their professional practice

Teachers and educators seeking to develop their knowledge of teaching, learning and educational practice

Education professionals interested in reflecting on their practice and developing expertise in areas such as mentoring, SEND or expert teaching

Educators aiming to progress into leadership roles or contribute to school improvement and professional development

Who is this course for?

Educators looking for a flexible way to deepen their understanding of education while continuing their professional practice

Teachers and educators seeking to develop their knowledge of teaching, learning and educational practice

Education professionals interested in reflecting on their practice and developing expertise in areas such as mentoring, SEND or expert teaching

Educators aiming to progress into leadership roles or contribute to school improvement and professional development

Fees and funding

Course fee: ₹6,17,000 ₹12,34,000 (50% Off)

Please note: The 50% tuition fee reduction is available to eligible students from India. The above fee is exclusive of 18% GST, which will be charged additionally.

To learn more or check your eligibility, please reach out to our admissions team.

To learn more or check your eligibility, please reach out to our admissions team.

Flexible Plans

Pay in 3 equal instalments spread across 12 months

One-Time Payment Option

Settle your full course fee upfront with ease

Fees terms

Regionalised pricing and discounts

Disclaimers

Why study this course

Our part-time, 100% online MA Education is designed to deepen your understanding of teaching, learning and educational practice. The programme encourages critical reflection and supports professional development within a flexible learning environment.

Applied learning

Skills development

Industry-focused

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