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Educational Innovation MA

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Find out more about our Educational Innovation taught Master's degree.

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Educational Innovation students at the University of Warwick

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P-X31L

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MA

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2-5 years part-time

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6 October 2025

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Education Studies

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University of Warwick

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Join Warwick's Education Studies' flexible MA and gain the skills and understanding to approach innovation within an educational setting. Arming educational professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify and address issues both within practice and more broadly within the wider education system.

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This course arms you, as an educational professional, with the knowledge and skills to identify problems of practice in educational settings and within the education system as a whole. To do this you will evaluate research and development within education, understanding the validity and applicability of these ideas by investigating them from a variety of perspectives.

The flexible nature of this MA means you can choose optional modules which suit your current and future needs, expanding your understanding of the scope and nature of Education as a discipline. You will have the opportunity to engage with ideas, debates and research, developing your academic and research skills.

You will develop your knowledge and understanding of research in education through reflective and innovative means, and apply this to your own practice. You will have the opportunity to debate with your peers on a host of important innovation in education issues, and develop a sceptical and inquisitive stance in relation to educational developments and ideas.

Skills from this degree

  • Evaluate theory, practice and research in education
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of research methods critically in planning, undertaking and evaluating a research project
  • Evaluate existing methodologies and develop new hypotheses which provide fresh insights into education and professional practice
  • Deepen insights into the dynamic interaction that exists between education research, theory, policy and practice

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All of our modules are delivered in-person at our well-equipped university campus. Part-time students are able to complete a percentage of their modules as asynchronous distance-learning modules. Please note that most modules are taught during the normal working day and there is no out of hours provision. If this is a consideration for you please contact us prior to applying so that we can advise you further. 

Most modules include weekly teaching sessions, giving you the opportunity to join with your colleagues to discuss and debate the topics being explored. These sessions are delivered in a range of formats that suit the module (these may include lectures, seminars, group work and practical workshops, for example). In addition, you will be given various pre- and post- session tasks and readings to support your learning. 

If you completed a PGCE (or other relevant qualification) within the past 5 years, you may be eligible to use these credits towards this course. We also offer a range of specialisms based on your previous study such as Childhood, Drama, Leadership and Primary Education. 

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Class Size

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You will attend one or two 3-hour lectures and/or seminars each week during the Autumn and Spring Terms plus research methods training lectures and seminars throughout all three terms.

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Assessment types vary depending on modules selected but may include different types of assignments, of varying lengths, as well as oral presentations. You will also complete a dissertation based on an individual research project, with support from a research supervisor. 

Reading lists

If you would like to view reading lists for current or previous cohorts of students, most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library on the Talis Aspire platform.  

You can search for reading lists by module title, code or convenor. Please see the modules tab of this page or the module catalogue.   

Please note that some reading lists may have restricted access or be unavailable at certain times of year due to not yet being published. If you cannot access the reading list for a particular module, please check again later or contact the module’s host department.  

Additional course costs

You may wish to undertake some research with children or young people that may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or a Certificate of Good Conduct for students from outside of the UK. A Certificate of Good Conduct can vary in price.

Please contact your academic department for information about department specific costs, which should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below, such as:

  • Core text books
  • Printer credits
  • Dissertation binding
  • Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Find out more about our additional course costs.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.

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2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent).

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  • Band B
  • IELTS score to 7 overall, no more than two components at 6.0/6.5 & rest 7.0+

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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

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