Master of Arts Higher Education

Graduate Programs 1 Year On-Campus Dubai
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About This Programme

This MA Higher Education programme is intended to attract those interested in the study of Higher Education as its own field of study. The programme is designed to include an innovative range of modules which offer a wide exposure to the studies of higher education and reflect the changing landscape of Higher Education. It is based upon four onto-epistemological pillars of; philosophy, psychology, policy and pedagogical practice and their impact on institutional, national and global arenas. This multi-disciplinary programme will offer opportunities for higher education practitioners to study the changing landscape of higher education, enhance scholarship practice and research. This multi-disciplinary programme will offer opportunities for higher education practitioners to study the changing landscape of higher education, enhance scholarship practice and research. Offers higher education practitioners the opportunity progress and build upon their PGCert in Higher Education. The MA Higher education is a part-time programme scheduled over a period of two years. Students first complete the 60 credit post-graduate certificate in higher education in year 1. Students then can enter the ma higher education in year 2.

Eligibility Requirements
Post Study Work Visa
Post Study Work Visa availability - YES
Admission Requirement
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to the Middlesex University Dubai below;

1. Bachelor Certificate

2. Bachelor Transcript

3. English proficiency Letter from University

4. Statement of Purpose

5. Passport

6. Recommendation Letter

7. CV

8.  WASSCE/A level Certificate

nglish Language Requirement

Middlesex University Dubai will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Programme Details
Graduate Programs Level
1 Year Duration
On-Campus Mode
Dubai Country
Intakes
January, 2026
July, 2025 → December, 2025
Closed
September, 2026
November, 2025 → August, 2026
Closed
January, 2027
July, 2026 → December, 2026
Open
September, 2027
November, 2026 → August, 2027
Open
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