If you’re considering an MA in education, either as a recent undergraduate or an educator with some years of experience, you’ll want to know whether the course is worth the investment.

The best online programmes for Master’s in education will not only give you a deep understanding of the latest developments in teaching theory and practice, they’ll also have a positive impact on your career prospects.

Whether you work as a teacher or in a wider educational role outside the classroom, in this blog you'll discover how an MA in education could help you.

Gaining a Master’s in education with pedagogy gives you the chance to hone real expertise in your field and boost your career prospects.

Teacher training can bring back a mixture of emotions for many teachers. From deciding on the best route into teaching to the first time stepping in front of a classroom, the whole experience can be a rollercoaster of feelings but it can also create some of the most memorable moments of a teaching career.

A Subject Knowledge Enhancement course (SKE), is a pre-initial teacher training programme that provides you with the skills to fill gaps in your knowledge and get a head start before your teacher training. With online resources that can be accessed at any time, from anywhere in the world, a Tes Institute SKE course is ideal for those looking to balance their training with their current professional and personal commitments. Harry Straughan is a key example of someone who made the most of the flexibility that SKE courses offer - managing to complete his Physics SKE while finishing his time in the Royal Navy!

Does the thought of becoming an early years teacher appeal to you? Our guide has everything you need to start your journey.

Author Mike Gershon explains how to be an Outstanding Teacher.