Education (Learning and Teaching) MA

MAPostgraduateEducation

Part Time Available

Course Highlights

Deepen your practice in learning, teaching and curriculum, grounded in research.
Study part-time while working, with flexible evening and monthly Saturday sessions.
Recognises up to 60 credits of prior educational learning.
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education and aligned with UK and UAE standards.

What You'll Study

Taught part-time through evening classes and monthly Saturday sessions, combining seminars and workshops with self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework and a final dissertation.

Recognised prior learning

Recognition of up to 60 credits of prior educational learning or certification.

Prior Educational Learning60 credits

Compulsory modules

Core taught modules developing learning, teaching and curriculum research.

Learning, Teaching and Research20 credits
Curriculum Development and Research20 credits

Plus an optional module (20 credits), for example:

Evaluation and Policy Analysis for Inclusive Education20 credits

Dissertation

An independent education dissertation (60 credits).

Dissertation60 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A 2:2 degree or above, with 60 postgraduate credits of prior learning or certification. Applicants must be employed in an educational setting for the duration of the programme.

English: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE to the University's required level, or completion of a Presessional English course.

Two references are required (one academic, one professional).

Careers

Graduates progress into school leadership, educational consultancy, curriculum development, instructional design, assessment and specialist teaching roles.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Arts (MA)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

2:2 honours degree

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Education

Campus

Dubai

Study Pattern

Part time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 41,136/yr

Apply online with your supporting documents. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

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Course Highlights

Deepen your practice in learning, teaching and curriculum, grounded in research.

Study part-time while working, with flexible evening and monthly Saturday sessions.

Recognises up to 60 credits of prior educational learning.

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education and aligned with UK and UAE standards.

What You'll Study

Taught part-time through evening classes and monthly Saturday sessions, combining seminars and workshops with self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework and a final dissertation.

Recognised prior learning

Recognition of up to 60 credits of prior educational learning or certification.

Prior Educational Learning60 credits

Compulsory modules

Core taught modules developing learning, teaching and curriculum research.

Learning, Teaching and Research20 credits
Curriculum Development and Research20 credits

Plus an optional module (20 credits), for example:

Evaluation and Policy Analysis for Inclusive Education20 credits

Dissertation

An independent education dissertation (60 credits).

Dissertation60 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A 2:2 degree or above, with 60 postgraduate credits of prior learning or certification. Applicants must be employed in an educational setting for the duration of the programme.

English: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE to the University's required level, or completion of a Presessional English course.

Two references are required (one academic, one professional).