COURSE CURRICULUM

The MA Education at Leeds University provides a flexible and practice-based program designed to enhance professional expertise and deepen theoretical understanding for teachers, educators, and future leaders in education. In the first year, students complete core modules that establish a strong foundation in research and practice. Foundations of Educational Research develops critical skills in designing, conducting, and analysing research, while Foundations of Educational Practice focuses on applying evidence-based approaches to improve teaching and learning. The Dissertation allows students to undertake an independent research project, applying theoretical and practical knowledge to explore a topic of personal and professional significance. A wide range of optional modules enables students to tailor their learning to specific interests and career goals, including Climate Change and Sustainability Education, Education for Sustainable Development, Creativity and Play for Learning, Education, Language and Society, Artificial Intelligence and Education, Education in a Digital Society, Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Curriculum, Theorizing Childhood and Youth, Child Poverty and Well-being, and Children’s Literature: Language, Discourse and Education. This combination of core and optional modules ensures that students gain both the practical experience and academic insight necessary to drive innovation, address global challenges, and make a meaningful impact in diverse educational contexts, preparing them for leadership roles and advanced professional practice.