Education and Mental Health MA
Inspire. Lead. Transform. Join a supportive community of passionate professionals driving positive change in education and mental health with our Master of Arts in Education and Mental Health.
Subject to revalidation
Overview
| Course length: | 1 year full-time 2 years part-time |
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| Start dates: | September 2026 |
| Location: | Edge Hill University |
| Example offers: | 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a related subject View full entry criteria |
| Subject(s): | Education and Teaching |
| Faculty: | Education |
| Department: | Secondary and Further Education |
Designed for education professionals interested in enhancing life chances in diverse settings, this flexible and forward-thinking programme combines academic excellence with real-world impact. Through a blend of theory, research, and practical application, you’ll explore contemporary issues in education and mental health, from policy and leadership to digital education and education as a tool for social change.
Taught by internationally known, research-active staff, the MA in Education and Mental Health offers an innovative, applied learning experience shaped in collaboration with industry experts. You’ll engage with research-led teaching informed by the latest developments, covering areas such as mental health promotion, trauma-informed approaches, and suicide prevention. We’ll help you stand out and ensure you are well-prepared to shape the future of education and change lives, both locally and further afield.
Alongside developing advanced knowledge, you’ll benefit from valuable networking and professional learning opportunities. And with flexible study options available for both full-time and part-time learners, you’ll be able to fit your studies around your professional and personal commitments.
Whether you’re looking for a pathway to doctoral study or to advance your career, transition into leadership, or deepen your professional practice, the MA in Education and Mental Health will equip you with the tools, confidence, and insight to shape the future of education and make a lasting difference.
Course features
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International students can apply
What you'll study
Throughout the programme, you’ll explore the vital connections between education, mental health, and wellbeing. Modules exploring trauma-informed practice, suicide prevention, and the policies shaping mental health support, will help you develop the insight and skills to make a meaningful difference in educational settings and beyond. You’ll also begin building strong research foundations, learning how real-world inquiry and impact can help shape positive change in schools, communities, and wider society.
Modules covered will include:
- Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Education (30 credits)
- Education, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (30 credits)
- Policy and Practice in Education and Mental Health (30 credits)
- Preparing for Research in Education (30 credits)
- Real World Research and Impact in Education (60 credits)
How you'll study
The programme is available full-time and part-time. You will learn in various ways, including through lectures, workshops, group discussions, interactive learning technologies, and independent study tasks. You will be also be supported to complete your assessments through dedicated assessment preparation activities. Where appropriate, you will also benefit from engaging with industry partners and undertaking applied research projects which address real-world problems in your areas of interest.
How you'll be assessed
You will be assessed in various ways, including written coursework, presentations, portfolios, and reports.
Who will be teaching you
The programme is delivered by internationally-recognised research active staff who are experts in their field. Our staff also work closely with external partners in education and related sectors in local to global settings.
Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements. Some restrictions on optional module choice or combinations of optional modules may apply.
Entry criteria
An undergraduate degree (normally a 2.2 or above) in a field related to education or an equivalent qualification acceptable to Edge Hill University. Applicants, who come from a different academic background, which is equivalent to degree level, or have 2 or more years of relevant work experience, are welcome to apply. Or a Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
English language requirements
You are expected to have English language proficiency minimally equivalent to overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0.
How to apply
Application links will be added when available.
Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.
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Facilities
The Faculty of Education enjoys the enviable position of being one of the country’s leading providers of transformative education, training and research for the teaching and education workforce. Housed in a state-of-the-art £9m building, the Faculty of Education enjoys a stunning setting from both its lakeside and piazza buildings.
Facilities in the lakeside building include a 300-seat lecture theatre, five well-equipped ICT suites, and 18 teaching rooms complete with the latest technology.
Our nearby piazza building houses our Research Hub and our Secondary and Further Education department including a lecture theatre and a number of seminar rooms.
Where you'll study
Finance
Tuition fees
UK Full-Time
£9,250
for the course
UK Part-Time
£51 per credit
for 180 credits
International
£17,000
for the course
2026-2027 fees will be added when available.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
Financial support
Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students joining postgraduate courses at Edge Hill University.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). Please see our EU student finance page for further details.
Tuition fees
International
£18,000
for the course
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
Your future career
Preparing you for a wide variety of roles across the education workforce in the UK and internationally, this MA can enhance your professional career opportunities and employability.
On successful completion of the programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to make a significant and positive contribution to a range of education settings and education-related contexts.
You will graduate well placed to apply for more senior positions both within your current workplace and with other providers. The skills and experience acquired through this MA will also provide you with essential preparation for progressing onto research qualifications, such as a PhD or Professional Doctorate.
