Manchester Institute of Education
Welcome to the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE), where you will study as part of an international community of peers from a range of backgrounds and experience, all motivated by the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and to the global society of the future. You’ll benefit from practical opportunities through our close partnerships with educational institutions, and enhance your knowledge of broader contextual issues in education through working side-by-side with inspirational researchers committed to social justice. Whether you want to further your current career in education, you’re looking to shift focus professionally, or you simply wish to delve deeper into the study of educational issues, a postgraduate degree from Manchester will equip you with exceptional skills and knowledge, and provide you with the advice and support you need to take the next steps towards a successful future.
Top ten
Ranked 8th in the UK for Education
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)
Research excellence
Research in the Manchester Institute of Education is 9th in the UK*
(*Research Excellence Framework 2021, overall result ranked by Grade Point Average)
Proud heritage
We’ve been experts in Education for over 100 years
Make a difference
We’re supporting schools to improve pupil wellbeing through initiatives like our #BeeWell project
Officially recognised
Our MEd Psychology of Education is accredited by the British Psychological Society
GRADUATE DESTINATIONS
During their time at the MIE, our students form broad educational knowledge and professional experience in educational environments. MIE graduates go on to shape education policy and practice through positions in NGOs and in the public and private sector.
POTENTIAL CAREERS INCLUDE:
• Teaching
• Lecturing
• Research
• Teacher education
• Educational administration
• Leadership • Consultancy
• Publishing • Testing
• Assessment
Meet the academics
With the Manchester Institute of Education being home to a breadth of specialist expertise, you ll be learning from experts in education with a passion for making a difference in young people’s lives.
Dr Ola Demkowitz
Lecturer in Psychology of Education
Ola is a Manchester graduate turned lecturer and researcher who undertakes research with young people to understand mental health difficulties and which factors can promote good mental health. She was motivated by her early career working with children and her own personal life experiences to embark on a research career and focus on adolescent mental health. Her recent work on understanding the experience of teenagers during lockdown and the pandemic has provided resources and support for young people, practitioners and policy makers.
“When I arrived at MIE it was the first time I’d really connected with people doing research. They talked about it with such passion, and there was real clarity in how the work taking place in the department (and the University) could translate into meaningful social change in the world.”
Dr Carl Emery
Lecturer in Education
Carl grew up in Manchester inspired by the creativity and energy of the University. His early career in teaching and local government raised many questions which he sought to answer by returning to the University where he completed his PhD and continued his research career investigating the intersection between poverty, mental health and education. He now trains social justice poverty researchers to better understand local poverty, banish myths and stereotypes and bring this knowledge back to the schools.
“Things like asking what they did in the holidays can make some children feel really uncomfortable, so it's about asking different questions that enable children to talk about their experiences we want to give them a space to tell their stories. My research and teaching are driven by a desire to empower and enable disadvantaged communities to shape, reimagine and deliver impactful and equity-driven education at the local level.”
Faculty of Humanities
The University of Manchester