10 Master's degrees offered by the university

The International Postgraduate Certificate of Education (Online) programme from University of Derby is designed to support educators who are currently in practice outside the UK.

If your career involves educating other people and you'd like to improve your professional expertise or progress into a more senior role, our Education (Leadership and Management) (Online) degree at University of Derby is designed to help you.

Our Primary with Qualified Teacher Status course from University of Derby leads to the recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and prepares you for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference to children’s lives. You will be fully equipped for the practical demands of the role, including teaching all the National Curriculum subjects. 

As part of the Primary (School Direct) with Qualified Teacher Status programme from University of Derby enables you will undertake three assessed teaching placements to broaden your experience. 

This Education MA pathway offered at the University of Derby will allow you to develop a contemporary understanding of the current dilemmas and challenges associated with: special education, disability, impairment and inclusion. It also addresses the lived experiences of those with additional needs. 

By taking the Applied Theatre and Education programme from University of Derby refers to the practice of theatre and drama in non-traditional settings and/or with marginalised communities politically, educationally and socially.

This Post-14 (Education and Training) course from University of Derby equips you for the practical demands of teaching in the Further Education and Skills sector, building your skills and confidence to work with post-14 learners in a vast range of educational settings.

Spend most of the year on placement, learning what it takes to become a great teacher by applying to this Secondary (School Direct) with Qualified Teacher Status offered at University of Derby.

The Education MA at the University of Derby is a flexible postgraduate programme delivered online over two to three years. Designed for professionals in teaching, leadership, or support roles, this public study mode course enhances expertise through research-informed practice and specialist pathways to suit your career goals.

On completion of this Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programme at University of Derby, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding to make a valuable contribution to the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages