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The School of Education at St Mary’s University is at the cutting edge of pedagogical research, which informs the design of its diverse range of specialised postgraduate degrees. 

These degrees are designed to prepare you with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. You can choose from full-time, part-time, and distance learning options, with programmes tailored for those in teaching and education-related fields.

What does an MA Education at St Mary's give you?

  • Flexible study options allowing you to participate via school hubs, in person at St Mary's or through the blended and online options.
  • Study in an education environment rated Ofsted Outstanding since 2011.
  • Learn from leading researchers and practitioners in their fields.
  • Apply your learning to practical situations within your own school, using your learning to lead effective change.
  • Access to excellent tutorial and supervisory support.
  • Enables schools and staff to advance their professional skills and expertise in leadership through the development of a research culture.

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Why study with us?

  • We're ranked in the top 5 in the country for teaching quality (2024 Good University Guide).
  • St Mary's ranks top 10 in the country for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education 2024).
  • You'll get the chance to apply your learning to practical situations within your own schools to drive effective change.
  • Our courses are designed to facilitate reflection and enquiry into practice amongst teachers and other education professionals.
  • Our courses enable schools and staff to advance their professional skills and expertise through the development of a research culture.

Check out when we spoke to students and academics in the School of Education at St Mary’s about what our Oftsed Outstanding rating has personally meant to them, as well as what they think makes St Mary’s special.

Meet the team

You will learn and develop in high-quality, dedicated teaching facilities by experienced educators and researchers.

Come and explore what we have to offer

Meet current students, explore our green campus, and find out why St Mary’s could be the place for you!

You'll also get a chance to:

  • speak one-on-one with our lecturers

  • experience interactive subject-specific sessions to give you a feel for what studying your degree will be like

  • view our specialist facilities.

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