Are teaching opportunities available after completing MA in Education, and is it easier to get certified for teaching abroad in UK for a Master's/Postgraduate?

Yes, you have real teaching and education related opportunities after completing an MA in Education, but how easily you get certified for teaching abroad depends heavily on the distinction between your MA and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Knowing this difference upfront will save you a lot of confusion when you plan your route into international classrooms.

MA In Education Versus PGCE For Teaching Abroad

Where Your Opportunities Actually Lie

With just an MA in Education, you can find roles in private and independent schools, tutoring agencies, further and higher education as a lecturer or researcher, and eventually leadership positions like deputy head or curriculum coordinator once you gain experience. If your specific goal is teaching abroad in mainstream, regulated schools, a traditional PGCE with QTS is significantly easier, since it is recognized internationally. Some UK universities also offer an international PGCE aimed at educators already working abroad, though it usually does not grant domestic UK QTS on its own.

My Advice

If your priority is a straightforward path into classroom teaching abroad, complete a traditional PGCE with QTS before or instead of a standalone MA in Education. If you already hold a teaching qualification, use the MA to specialize further and move toward leadership or curriculum roles over time.