Master in Teaching Studies MA (Online)

Applications close 28 August 2026.

Graduates progress into senior teaching posts, curriculum leadership, assessment coordination or move on to doctoral research within schools, local authorities and education providers.

Each week you attend live online Saturday sessions that focus on research design and methods, engage in interactive discussions, and receive personalised feedback from a dedicated supervisor. The programme combines these sessions with flexible self-study, independent reading and a 60-credit dissertation that you develop under one-to-one guidance.

The MA explores how teachers plan, deliver and evaluate learning, addressing questions of curriculum development, assessment practice and the impact of teaching on student outcomes. Delivered entirely online, the course builds on your existing teaching experience and allows you to deepen research skills while remaining in your current role. It is suited to practising teachers, lecturer-trainers and education professionals seeking to formalise and extend their expertise.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.