Overview

The Education with Placement Year programme from University of Hertfordshire provides the ideal blend of research and practice, as well as the opportunity to gain valuable work experience that will enhance your employability.

You will develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding of educational theory and practice through critical reflection, analysis and enquiry, benefiting from a supportive learning community and learning from lecturers and professionals from a range of educational settings.

The course will equip you with skills in critical thinking, enquiry and research, report writing, presentation and communication as well as the application of theory to practice.

This course offers:

A rigorous, evidence-based and inclusive educational experience embedded in research and practice. We will employ interactive techniques to enable effective learning

Guest lectures from specialists across all areas of education

Opportunities to visit a range of educational settings, including special schools and alternative education provision

Work experience or placement and networking opportunities in Hertfordshire and London thanks to the University’s excellent location.

An exceptional student learning experience - we are proud to have ranked 10th for education and teaching in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024).

Careers

The MA Education with Placement Year award aspires to prepare graduates for successful careers in the field of education. This programme equips graduates with the skills to critique, influence and improve policy and practice in a range of educational contexts and can therefore transform careers.

Graduates from this programme often secure promotions with their current employer or venture into research, advisory or policy-making roles. Some students gain positions in new education contexts, such as higher education and progress on to doctoral study.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pedagogy and Practice

Preparing for Success in your Studies

Leadership in Education

Educational Research

Work Placement

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply up until the course starts. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If course is full we close the intake for that semester.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours degree (2:2 or higher) in a relevant subject such as Education, SEND, Childhood Studies, Social Sciences, Coaching, Mentoring or Counselling or other related fields. Other degree qualifications will be considered depending upon relevant professional experience in an educational context such as schools and colleges. Overseas awards need to be recognised as equivalent by NARIC

English language GCSE Grade 4 (iGCSE Grade C) or above or equivalent

a short personal statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why you are interested in education and any relevant experience (professional or voluntary) that might support your application

a work or academic reference.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20950 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11310 GBP / year

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Additional Details

EU Students

Full time £20950

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Duration

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Hatfield

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