Our MA Education Master's is a flexible course for anyone interested in critically exploring contemporary education. We offer a full-time route and a part-time route so you can study at a pace that suits you.

Our Education, Policy & Society MA is an interdisciplinary course which draws on sociology, political science, economics and history to address the challenges of education policy and provision. It will give you a deep understanding of educational policy and processes in relation to issues of race, social class, gender and changes such as globalisation and new managerialism.

The MA in Education is offered in Swansea University’s School of Education (SUSE). The MA is a flexible program, reflecting the nature of education including education research, policy and practice.

This master’s course will help you develop personally and professionally as an educator. You’ll be exposed to the latest educational theory and policy. This MA Education will inform your educational practice. As part of this course, you’ll: Take a critical and reflective approach to diverse issues in education, such as culture, race, gender and class.

The Education MA is a flexible course that combines interdisciplinary perspectives with the development of analytical and core research skills to enable students to pursue their own subject-specific interests in education. It emphasises the development of a critical understanding of education policies and practices to promote capacities for independent thought and action in the classroom.

Rooted in economics and sociology, this master’s teaches you how to use statistics, data sets, and research results to formulate, implement, and evaluate educational policies for grades K-12 and higher education. Gain in-demand skills and experience to craft reforms and improve the quality of education, working for educational agencies, think tanks, and nonprofit organizations.

Explore educational politics and policy, the role of educational organizations working with schools and communities, and research and policy analysis.

Tailor course selection and thesis research to your chosen topic of interest and develop a strong disciplinary grounding to approach education questions with a sociological lens. Areas of specialization include Education and Social Inequality, Education and Social Change, Policy Analysis, and Program Evaluation.