MA Education: Creativity, Policy and Society
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Why study MA Education: Creativity, Policy and Society at Goldsmiths
Advance your professional practice through creative, critical and research-informed approaches to teaching and learning, including the application to educational policy and practice.
- This programme is designed for educators and practitioners working across a wide range of contexts, including teachers, writers, artists, language educators, cultural practitioners, youth workers, and professionals working across educational, social, and cultural fields.
- You鈥檒l examine how education operates within complex social, cultural and institutional systems and reflect on your own professional environments while developing thoughtful approaches to teaching, facilitation, curriculum design, educational leadership, policy and practice.
- You鈥檒l explore how educational practices can support creativity, participation and learning across a wide range of formal and informal contexts.
- Through interaction with Goldsmiths' long-standing community partners, you鈥檒l investigate how learning is designed, mediated and experienced within these environments, and how educational policies and practices respond to social change, cultural diversity and new forms of knowledge production.
- At the centre of the MA is a shared commitment to researching professional practice.
- As part of your studies, you will have the opportunity to hone in on a practice specialism.
- This is a self-directed focus that reflects you professional interests, creative practice and future ambitions. You may centre their work within one of four broad areas:
- Creative Writing and Education
- 鈥婣rts and Learning
- 鈥婰anguages
鈥�- Inclusive Education, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and Educational Leadership
Contact
If you have specific questions about the degree, contact 鈥� Dr Francis Gilbert , Dr Chris Millora .
Length
1 year full time, 2-5 years part-time
Study mode
Hybrid
Entry requirements
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree, or relevant experience working in an educational context.
School
Subject
Education and Lifelong Learning
We are an Adobe Creative Campus. During your studies, you will be able to use Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and more for free on your own devices.
What you'll study
On this programme, you will centre your work within one of the four following broad areas.
鈥婼pecialisms are intentionally flexible and interdisciplinary, and you are encouraged to work across areas where appropriate.
鈥婥reative Writing and Education
鈥婽his specialism is designed for educators and facilitators working with creative writing in schools, higher education, community contexts and cultural organisations.
You will explore how creative writing can function as a pedagogical practice across educational and cultural environments, while developing your own teaching and facilitation approaches.
鈥婣rts and Learning
鈥婽he Arts and Learning specialism supports practitioners working in visual arts, performance, participatory arts and interdisciplinary creative practices.
The specialism supports practitioners who wish to deepen both their creative work and their educational practice, examining how artistic processes can support reflection, participation and learning. 鈥�
鈥婰补苍驳耻补驳别蝉&苍产蝉辫;
鈥婽his strand is designed for educators working in multilingual and language learning contexts, including modern languages, heritage language education, English as an Additional Language and international education.
You will explore how languages are taught, learned and valued within different educational settings, and how language education intersects with identity, culture and power. Drawing on research in language education and pedagogy, the strand supports the development of inclusive and reflective approaches to language teaching.
鈥婭nclusive Education, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and Educational Leadership
This specialism is particularly relevant for teachers, school leaders, youth workers and education professionals interested in strengthening their expertise in inclusive education, SEND practice, neurodiversity and leadership in education.
You will explore how education systems can support inclusive learning while developing effective leadership practices within schools, universities and community education settings. A key area of focus is Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Note about optional modules (if available): The above is indicative of the typical modules offered, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. The module content and availability is subject to change.
Teaching style
You will be taught through a combination of seminars, small-group discussions and one-to-one tutoring, with the emphasis on peer support through collaborative group working.
How you'll be assessed
All taught modules are assessed through methods that includes written assignments, oral presentations and slide/poster presentations.
Entry requirements
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree in a relevant/related subject. Alternatively, you will have completed appropriate voluntary or professional experience in education or community work.
If you are looking to move into the education field, other qualifications of equivalent level will be considered if you can demonstrate academic strength and relevant professional experience.
International qualifications
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.
If your first language is not English, you will need a minimum score of 6.5 overall in IELTS or equivalent. This includes a 6.5 in writing as part of the overall score.
If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.
For students who require a visa, you can use our Immigration Advisory Service to find out more about the visa application process and eligibility requirements.
Skills and Careers
On this programme, you will develop transferable skills in research, teaching, facilitation, curriculum design, communication, and reflective practice.
Your studies will build professional confidence, networks, and portfolios, while the emphasis on research-informed practice prepares graduates to adapt thoughtfully to changing educational contexts and roles.鈥�
You can go into careers in:
- Teaching
- Language education
- Arts and cultural education
- Community work
- Educational leadership
- Publishing
- Policy,
- Further research
- Practice-based learning
Fees and funding
Annual tuition fees
These are the PG fees for students starting their programme in the 2026/2027 academic year.
If your fees are not listed here, please check our postgraduate fees guidance or contact the Fees Office, who can also advise you about how to pay your fees.
It鈥檚 not currently possible for international students to study part-time under a student visa. If you think you might be eligible to study part-time while being on another visa type, please contact our Admissions Team for more information.
If you are looking to pay your fees please see our guide to making a payment.
Funding opportunities
Find out more about postgraduate fees and explore funding opportunities. If you're applying for funding, you may be subject to an application deadline.
Additional costs
In addition to your tuition fees, you'll be responsible for any additional costs associated with your course, such as buying stationery and paying for photocopying. You can find out more about what you need to budget for on our study costs page.
How to apply
You apply directly to Goldsmiths using our online application system.
Before submitting your application you鈥檒l need to have:
- Details of your academic qualifications
- The email address of your referee who we can request a reference from, or alternatively a copy of your academic reference
- Copies of your educational transcripts or certificates
- A personal statement 鈥� this can either be uploaded as a Word Document or PDF, or completed online. You should include in this why you want to study for an MA in Education, and why you think this is the right MA for you.
You may be invited to an online interview as part of the admissions process where we will discuss your interest and motivation in undertaking this MA.
You'll be able to save your progress at any point and return to your application by logging in using your username/email and password.
When to apply
We accept applications from October for students wanting to start the following academic year.
We encourage you to complete your application as early as possible, even if you haven't finished your current programme of study. It's very common to be offered a place that is conditional on you achieving a particular qualification.
Late applications will only be considered if there are spaces available.
If you're applying for funding you may be subject to an application deadline.
Find out .
