The Framework and its programmes aim to offer professional learning for educators who wish to develop to the highest professional standards and capabilities within their professional or research context. Graduates will demonstrate critical analysis by synthesising theory with policy and practice, and will apply intellectual and academic rigour, informed by current educational research, to their professional or research context.
- Applicants must have a relevant initial degree at 2:1 classification or above. Applicants with a lower degree will be considered if they can demonstrate verifiable relevant professional experience or other forms of professional learning.
- All students are interviewed for this course.
- Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an academic IELTS 6.0 standard with no sub-score lower than 5.5 or equivalent.
Taught Modules:
- MAE7096 - Education, Diversity, Equity & Equality
- MAE7133 - Critical Appraisal of Educational Data
- MAE7135 - Curriculum Development Evaluation and Modification
- MAE7136 - Holistic and Ecological Approaches to Education
- MAE7142 - Adolescent Development and Learning
- MAE7146 - Young People and the Internet: Information, Communication, and Identity
- TES7003 - Dissertation
Graduates of the MA Education programmes may pursue career opportunities across teaching, educational leadership, policy development, inclusive education, and research, depending on their chosen pathway and prior experience.
The MA Education programmes support professional development and career progression by strengthening students’ analytical, reflective, and leadership skills. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their career aspirations with the Programme Director to identify the most suitable programme pathway.
- Teaching and Education: Teacher, Education Programme Coordinator, Curriculum Development Specialist.
- Education Policy and Practice: Education Policy Analyst, Education Project Officer, Education Development Consultant.
- Additional Learning Needs: Inclusive Education Specialist, Learning Support Coordinator, Additional Learning Needs Coordinator.
- Educational Leadership: Academic Coordinator, Head of Department, Education Programme Manager, Academic Administrator.
- Higher Education and Research: Lecturer (subject to relevant qualifications and institutional requirements), Education Researcher, Academic Development Officer.
- Further Academic Progression: Doctoral studies (PhD/EdD), leading to potential careers in academic teaching and educational research.
The MA Education programmes support professional development and career progression by strengthening students’ analytical, reflective, and leadership skills. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their career aspirations with the Programme Director to identify the most suitable programme pathway.
Quick Info
Duration
18 Months
Full-time: 18 Months
Part-time: N/A
Faculty
Faculty of Languages
Program Type
Postgraduate
Intake Months
May
November
Campus Locations
Colombo Campus
Kandy Campus
Final Certificate Awarded
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Last Updated
October 20, 2026 at 1:31 am
Updated 13 days ago