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Education at UEA
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Find out moreMA Education: Learning, Pedagogy and Assessment
Key details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Arts
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
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Course Overview
Are you fascinated by the way people learn? Do you wonder how different people’s backgrounds can influence their learning?
On this Master’s in Education: Learning, Pedagogy and Assessment, you’ll delve deep into the processes, theories and practices of teaching, learning and assessment. This one-year full-time course is ideal for anyone with some experience in education, or anyone with an interest in education.
Here at UEA, you'll develop a critical, reflective, and practical understanding of the current issues and debates surrounding teaching and learning. You'll study key educational trends and policies both in the UK and internationally. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to delve into educational research and develop your own exciting research project in an area of your choice. You'll be taught by expert leaders in their field, who are active scholars contributing to national and international debates.
The School of Education and Lifelong Learning is on a beautiful campus within walking distance of Norwich, a UNESCO City of Literature. We offer outstanding facilities and excellent resources to nurture your knowledge and aptitude for educational research.
You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to boost your career in education, or a similar field. We have established links with many educational and other organisations regionally, nationally, and internationally to support your development.
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Careers
Career Pathways
Example of careers that you could enter, include:
- Teachers and lecturers
- Educational leaders
- Educational advisers and consultants
- Inspectors
- Officers in educational organisations
- Social sciences researchers
- NGOs and charity organisations
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
Our MA Education: Learning, Pedagogy and Assessment, is designed to offer you the knowledge, and skills to advance your career in education or in a related field. While studying with us, you’ll become familiar with the most up-to-date research and theories on teaching, learning and assessment and gain opportunities to apply your skills in the field of education.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Social Science (E.g. Education, Sociology, International Development, Philosophy, Psychology, Modern Languages, Classics). Any subject for applicants with a track record of relevant experience.
- Additional Entry Requirements
Teaching experience is welcome but not essential.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
Social Science (E.g. Education, Sociology, International Development, Philosophy, Psychology, Modern Languages, Classics). Any subject for applicants with a track record of relevant experience.
- Additional Entry Requirements
Teaching experience is welcome but not essential.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components).
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2025/26 are:
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UK Students: £10,675
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International Students: £22,700
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students).
We estimate living expenses at £1,136 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships(opens in a new window); please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of additional course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.