Master of Arts in Education (MA

Education)

Master of Arts in Education is commonly known as M.A Edu., which is

actually a post graduate course. Its duration is 2 years with 4
semesters. There will be changes regarding the duration, semester
system, course plan etc. according to the institutions. This course is
available in both modes, which are regular and Correspondence. This
degree should be completed by a student in a maximum of 5 years and
minimum of 2 years, and this duration may vary.

This is actually a theoretical course which mainly focuses on

basic information of theory and practice. This course contains a
series of very basic subjects which is designed in such a way so as to
cover all the basic areas of education and number of very advanced
courses as different specialization. M.Ed. is not similar to M.A
Education, even though the terminology is alike, both courses are
different and each have their own requisites but the contents are
almost alike

Eligibility Criteria for MA Education

The candidates should have a Bachelors Degree from a recognized
university or college. Some of the colleges or universities conduct
admissions on the basis of merit. The minimum percentage
requirements will vary according to the institution, universities or
college

Admission Procedure for MA Education

The applying candidates should have the eligibility as per the

institution. Some of the institutions conduct entrance tests and the
admissions are conducted according to the test result. The candidate
should have high scores in the entrance test. Application forms will be
available at the institutions office. Some institutions also give the
facility of applying online.

Entrance exams in India

1. Panjab University Entrance Test

2. Sri Venkateswara University Admission Exam

3. Indira Gandhi National Open University Entrance Test

4. Alagappa University Entrance Exam

5. Madras University Admission Test

6. Mumbai University Entrance Exam

7. Periyar University Entrance Test

8. Netaji Subhas Open University Entrance Exam

9. Nalanda Open University Admission Exam

MA Education course curriculum

M.A Education course carries 1900 marks, 1000 marks for 1st part
and 900 marks for 2nd part.

1st part (semester 1 and 2)

There are 5 papers in all, in which 3 papers will be basics and

common for all students and the other 2 papers will be selected
from the specialization papers. The 2 specializations opted in 1st
semester will be continued in all the semesters.

2nd part (semester 3 and 4)

There are 5 appears in all, in which 3 papers will be basics and

common for all the students and the other 2 papers will be selected
from the specialization.
What to do after MA Education?
After M.A Education, they can go for work. There are plenty of
opportunities for M.A Education pass outs. One can work with the
Government as well as the private sector. One can also choose the
higher study options that include M.Phil., Ph.D. MBA etc

Job and Career options for MA Education

This course helps to meet the emerging demand of experts in the

fields of teaching planning and training at different education levels.
M.A education graduates are required at new and demanding fields
of educational administration and managements.

Job type:

10. Lecturer

11. Professor

12. School teachers

13. Private tutor

14. Education consultant

15. Education counselor

16. Vice principal

17. principal

18. Employment Area

19. Coaching Centres

20. Education Consultancies

21. Education Department

22. Home Tuitions

23. Museums

24. Private Tuitions

25. Publishing House

26. Research and Development Agencies

27. Schools