Take your next step with our range of Postgraduate courses for Education Professionals.
Study at Sheffield and gain a postgraduate qualification from a leading Russell-group university - enabling you to progress into leadership roles, enhance your research skills and broaden your subject knowledge.
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Our postgraduate professional development courses
Our range of postgraduate courses are designed to deepen the expertise of educational professionals from a wide variety of roles across the sector.
The School of Education offers study at a range of levels and intensities to enable to you enhance your professional skills.
- Part-time/distance learning
Developed to allow you to study flexibly with minimal on-campus teaching and the opportunity to engage with fellow professional educators.
The MA Applied Professional Studies in Eduction is designed for professional educators, including teachers, lecturers, coaches, mentors and paraprofessionals. Our MA will give you the knowledge and skills to have a positive, research-led impact.
Designed for experienced professionals working in the field of education who are currently mid-career or senior leaders - this professional doctoral degree will help you to develop the skills to design, implement and apply research to address contemporary educational problems/issues.
- Full-time
Taking a year out of your career for a masters qualification will allow you to focus on becoming an expert in your chosen field, we offer a range of full-time postgraduate courses giving you the option to concentrate on a wide range of educational topics and perspectives or specialise and focus on educational psychology through our accredited and non-accredited routes.
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking a deeper foundation, our MA Education invites you to step back from the classroom to interrogate the social, philosophical, and political forces shaping the future of learning. You will engage with profound questions of equity and power, with the flexibility to specialise in fields such as inclusive education, digital technologies, or developmental psychology. Designed for those taking a dedicated year of study, this programme provides the theoretical toolkit necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. We empower you to turn your professional curiosity into original research, defining the next stage of your career as both a researcher and a critical educator.
This course offers a transformative opportunity to deepen your understanding of education by applying both traditional and critical psychological perspectives to real-world challenges. Whether you are new to psychology, returning to study, or looking to build on prior academic or professional experience, it provides knowledge and insight that can be applied across a wide range of professional roles and settings for career progression.
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), our MSc provides a conversion route into psychology, offering an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to the study of psychological theory and its vital application in educational settings. Our Masters is designed for those looking to transition into the field or enhance their professional practice with psychological insights.
Do you have a question? Talk to us
If you've got a question, you can connect with a number of our Programme Directors by booking a 15-minute online meeting - you can arrange an appointment for the following courses using the links below:
Dr Katherine Easton - MA Psychology and Education
Dr Lauren Powell - MSc Psychology and Education (Conv)
You can also reach out to us, through our Course Enquiries homepage accessed through 'Contact Us' at the bottom of this page.
Why choose Sheffield
We are a leading School of Education, with an international reputation for the impact and quality of our research and the excellence of our teaching. We are proud that 86% of our research is rated in the highest two categories in the Research Excellence Framework 2021, meaning it is classed as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' and we are rated joint top nationally for our impact submission.
Six great reasons to take your next step with us:
- Flexible learning options - A range of courses offered part-time/online or full-time.
- Develop your career - Courses designed to enhance the careers of a wide range of educational professionals, including specific ‘leadership’ or ‘change’ focus.
- Excellent reputation - Incorporating the latest research and practice into your studies, along with 'research skills focussed' modules for a number of courses.
- Grow your professional network - A number of our courses offer the opportunity to connect with other education professionals as part of your learning experience.
- Professional Accreditation - BPS accredited study option for MSc Education and Psychology (Conversion).
- Supportive & experienced - A supportive learning environment with courses taught by experience educational experts.
Meet our alumni
Remaining in education whilst being a teacher helps you to keep the student perspective!
Hannah Clark, Assistant Principal - Abbey Multi-Academy Trust.
MA Applied Professional Studies in Education alumni - Find out more about Hannah.
I don't think my MA experience and subsequent drive to do a PhD could've happened without the role of my tutors.
Robyn Mitchell, Process Solutions Analyst - Marks & Spencer
MA Education and Psychology alumni - Find out more about Robyn.
Fees and funding
Funding may be available for our postgraduate programmes, depending on your fee status, where you live and the course you're studying.
Use our Student Funding Calculator to estimate how much money you could get towards your study.
How to apply
You can find all the information you need and access our online application portal through our Applying Essentials homepage.
Contact us
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