MA Education (online) – part time
Welcome
Welcome to your Masters in Education!
We are delighted that you have chosen to study with us and look forward to getting to know you, and supporting you on your Postgraduate journey.
Below you will find key information about your course, but please get in contact with us if you have any further questions.
Modules are taught 6-9pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout semesters one and two.
There are also twilight research sharing and writing workshop sessions each semester, typically on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and an annual conference.
The start date for teaching will be dependent on the module you have opted for but will either be:
- Monday 22nd September 6-9pm OR
- Tuesday 23rd September 6-9pm OR
- Wednesday 24th September 6-9pm OR
- Thursday 25th September 6-9pm
Teaching is enquiry-based and collaborative. Your interests will be central to the assignment foci you choose.
Modules will provide opportunity for you to identify and generate connections between theory and practice in relation to your foci. You will be facilitated to learn from and with peers, to investigate and explore both together and independently.
Unless you have requested and had acknowledgement of prior credits, you will study five modules in total (4 x 30 credit / 300 hours study; 1 x 60 credit / 600 hours study).
You will choose one option in each semester, ensuring that this includes EPM730 Research Design: Methodology and Methods before you commence your 60 credit research project / dissertation.
A Masters course is a progression from undergraduate study and requires a higher level of independent study, persistent curiosity, criticality, reflection and layered analysis and synthesis. With this in mind, in preparation for your Masters study please ready yourself by:
- Engaging with and thinking about contemporary educational issues and concerns in the press, in educational publications, across media.
- Reading widely around the interests you have in education, using Open Access research articles, perhaps through Google Scholar.
- Reading about research methods and Postgraduate study. You may have existing access to university libraries or use Open access sources on the internet.
Your first session is on Monday 15 September, 6pm to 7pm.
Please use the link below to join the session which will enable you to find out more about how the MA Education will run, meet and get to know your fellow students and staff and their interests, ensure you are have access to Library and Moodle resources.
You will have different module tutors across the year, and opportunity to engage with and learn from the wider Education and Childhood and Professional Studies team.
You will certainly work with Dr Jo Trowsdale and with Dr Linda Enow or Dr Steve Dixon, and depending on the modules you select will also work with others in the School of Education.
You will certainly meet and have opportunities to learn about the specialisms of the wider team and fellow research students through our twilight research sharing sessions, workshops and annual conference.
HeadStart – Monday 1 to Friday 5 September 2025
Headstart is a programme aimed at introducing our new students to University life. We understand that our students come from all walks of life and have personal and individual aspirations for taking this important step in their journey.
This programme is an opportunity to:
- Talk to staff before starting university
- Meet other students
- Understand and navigate the campus
- Find out about the support available
- Start getting comfortable with university life
Welcome Week Services Fair – Your Chance to Meet the Teams!
As part of your induction to Birmingham Newman University, our Services Fair is your opportunity to meet the teams who will support you throughout your studies and explore the services available to help you succeed.
Dates & Times
- 1 September – 11am – 2pm
- 4 & 5 September – 11:30am to 1pm
- 15, 17, 18 & 19 September – 11am to 2pm
Note: The Students’ Union Welcome Fair will take place on 16 September – see their website for more details.
You’re welcome to drop in and take part on any of the fair dates — it doesn’t have to be the day of your induction.
- Chat with Careers about your future plans, grab some sweets and an employability bag, and register on My Career for a chance to win a £25 Amazon voucher.
- Make a badge with our Environmental Officer, download the OurNewman app to spin the wheel and win a prize, and join the Library for Q&A activities and their Prize Every Time Lucky Dip.
- Advice & Wellbeing will be offering stress tests, sound therapy, and an Affirmation Station, while E-Learning invites you to take their “Who You Gonna Call?” quiz for a prize draw entry.
- Try the Sport team’s exercise bike challenge and visit the Chaplaincy to choose the “word of the day” and share some positivity.
And that’s just the start — there’ll be many more services, activities, and opportunities to explore each day of the fair. Come along, get involved, and make the most of what’s on offer!
The Disability & Inclusion team and the Advice & Wellbeing team will be holding drop-in sessions on campus from 15–19 September.
- 15 September – 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Dimple – Disability & Inclusion)
- 16 September – 11am to 2pm: DW101 (Jas – Advice & Wellbeing)
- 17 September – 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Jas – Advice & Wellbeing)
- 18 September – 11am to 2pm: CH116 (Jas – Advice & Wellbeing)
- 19 September – 11am to 2pm: CH004 (Dimple – Disability & Inclusion)
No appointment needed – just drop in for advice, support, and guidance.
Key information
Induction
- Monday 15 September 2025
Teaching starts
- Please see timetable section
Subject Leader
- Dr Jo Trowsdale
Contact details
Stay connected with OurNewman app
OurNewman is your go-to place for everything you need as a Birmingham Newman student. With the app, you can:
- Receive personalised notifications about your course, timetable, and deadlines
- Access to your files, emails, and course resources
- Find support services and keep up to date with campus events
Student Handbook
Birmingham Newman University Student Handbook – 2025-2026 (PDF – 4MB)
