Apply now to start any month from September 2026.
Graduate in just 12 months full-time – or study part-time.
Developed in London – the centre of UK education policy and reform.
At Walbrook, we offer four routes into a master's in education – one for generalists, three for specialists. All 100% online, starting from September 2026.
Designed by education sector practitioners.
Shaped by London’s education sector needs.
Career support via 24/7 online hub.
Graduate in just 12 months.
12 start dates a year – from September 2026.
Highly competitive tuition – from just £6,960.
Study flexibly within a weekly structure.
Flex between full and part-time.
Online learning for busy educators.
Education shapes people, institutions, and futures – which is why so many educators want to:
understand why education works the way it does
question what isn't working
lead change grounded in evidence rather than assumption.
The case for that thinking has never been stronger: 88% of leaders say the job is harder than it used to be (Sustainable School Leadership Report, 2026). Schools and trusts need educators and leaders who can connect theory to practice and make research-informed decisions in the conditions they actually face.
Walbrook's MA Education programmes are built for that – offering you the opportunity to develop an intellectual foundation in your area of expertist, and independent research grounded in a question from your own setting.
An MA in education opens up the next step for educators who already have classroom or sector experience – whether that's stepping up into leadership, moving across into a specialist role, or moving deeper into research and policy. It's a postgraduate academic qualification, not a teaching qualification – if you need qualified teacher status (QTS), you'd take a PGCE or teacher training programme separately. Below are five common destinations these programmes are designed to support.
Senior leadership roles: assistant head, deputy head, headteacher, executive head, director of education at trust or local authority level.
Specialist and advisory roles: SENCO, inclusion lead, early years lead, curriculum designer, school improvement adviser.
Policy and consultancy roles: education consultant, policy adviser, programme officer in education NGOs or government, working on the questions that shape what happens in classrooms.
Research and academic roles: research lead within a school or trust, doctoral study (EdD or PhD), teacher educator, or lecturer in higher education.
Stepping up where you already are: many educators don't change jobs at all, but bring research-informed thinking and stronger strategic judgement to the role they already hold.
Choosing Walbrook means studying a master's in education that's built around you – your goals, your schedule, and your career ambitions. You'll get the flexibility to study on your terms, with the structure and support to stay on track.
12th in the UK for careers – dedicated careers support, CV reviews, and our 24/7 Careers Hub.
Complete your master's in as little as 1 year – or study part-time to fit learning around your work and personal commitments.
Career-focused content – study real education challenges, so you can apply what you learn immediately.
Competitive tuition: from £7,680 – pay per module, or in-full at the start of your studies.
Any questions about our online degrees or studying at Walbrook? Our Enrolment Advisors are here to help.
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