Take your next step with range of CPD courses for Professional Educators

Study at Sheffield and gain a professional qualification from a leading Russell-group university.

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Our professional development courses

We offer a range of postgraduate courses.........

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Part-time Flexible 

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Applied Professional Studies in Education MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 2 years Part-time Distance learning

Drawing on your own experiences as a professional educator, you will gain a deep understanding of applied educational research methods and acquire the skills to be a critical researcher. Guided by expert staff, you'll also choose your own independent research project.

EdD - The Sheffield EdD EdD

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 2 years 3 years 4 years Part-time

This course will help you develop your own high standards of research that can be applied to a range of professional and managerial careers. You can study from anywhere at any time and share experiences with fellow students during the study weekends in Sheffield.

Full-time 

Taking a year out of your career and studying allows you to XYZ, general/specliase

Education MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Our MA programme is designed to allow you to explore a range of perspectives on educational theory, policy and practice.

Psychology and Education MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

With a focus on psychological theory, this MA will encourage you to examine the challenges facing education in the 21st century.

Full-time and accredited

Our BPS accredited course will enable you to XYZ

Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Our MSc offers an innovative, critical and interdisciplinary approach to the study of psychology and its application in an educational context.

Why choose Sheffield

  • Flexible learning options -  a range of courses offered part-time/ online. 
  • Develop your career - courses designed to enhance the careers of a wide range of professional educators, including specific ‘leadership’ or ‘change’ focus. 
  • Excellent reputation - incorporating the latest research and practice into your studies. 
  • Grow your professional network - a number of our courses offer the opportunity to connect with other professional educators as part of the learning experience. 
  • Professional Accreditation - BPS accredited study option for Educational Psychology. 
  • Supportive & experienced - support and expertise for all students. 

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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

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

Postgraduate courses

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form.

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Postgraduate online open day

Become part of our community of talented postgraduate taught students. Register now to join us at our online open day on Wednesday 29 April 2026.

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