Program Overview

MA International Education

Overview

The MA International Education is a distance-learning program designed for educators from various settings around the world. It focuses on different aspects of education from an international perspective, allowing students to explore their own context and specialist areas.

Key Facts

• Award: MA
• Duration: 2 years
• Mode of study: Part-time, Online
• Start date: September 2025
• Awarding institution: Bishop Grosseteste University
• Institution code: B38

About the Course

This course is aimed at working practitioners and can be completed alongside a full-time job. Students typically spend around 10 hours a week outside of their working hours to complete the learning activities set. The course offers flexibility as it is 100% online, with interactive learning designed to allow students to learn from peers from other contexts and be supported by a team of expert specialists.

What You Will Study

The course includes the following modules:

• Teaching, Learning and Key Challenges in International Contexts
• Becoming a Reflective and Research Informed Practitioner
• Redefining Learning with Contemporary Educational Technology
• Reimagining a Global Curriculum
• International Educational Leadership
• Research Skills
• Research Project

Entry Requirements

• Normally an undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent)
• Students are expected to hold a professional role (paid or voluntary) within an educational setting for the duration of the course, typically 10 hours a week

How You Will Be Taught

The course offers a great deal of flexibility as it is 100% online, with learning designed to be interactive throughout. Students will learn from peers from other contexts and be supported by a team of expert specialists.

Academic Staff

• Philip Yeung
• Dr Mark Larrad
• Dr Emma Rogers
• Dr Elizabeth Farrar
• Dr Jamila Hussain

Support

Studying at BGU is a student-centred experience, with staff and students working together in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Support services include the Chaplaincy team, the Student Advice team, The Hub, and representatives at the Students’ Union.

Fees & Funding

Information about fees, loans, and support is available from the Student Advice team. BGU Alumni receive a 20% discount on all Master's course fees for 2025/26.