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Master of Education
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
- Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Education Support Coordinator
- Curriculum Assistant
- Teaching Roles Subject to Certification
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Education (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject; some courses ask for professional qualifications
- work experience
- a portfolio
- an audition or an interview. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 unless the course page states more.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, BCUIC pre-master's accepted for entry, CV for applicants who graduated over 2 years ago, Some courses need work experience or portfolio
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level
Documents you’ll need
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose
- References or resume where requested
- Proof of language proficiency if required
- Additional documents subject to the official program checklist
How to apply
- Review the course entry and English language requirements. Apply using UCAS or the appropriate postgraduate application route. Submit academic transcripts and relevant supporting documents. Complete any interview or portfolio assessment where required. Meet the conditions of the offer. Complete the CAS checks and applicable tuition payment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,630 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Centre / City South |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Law and Social Sciences |
| Department | Education and Teacher Training |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.
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The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,630 GBP per year. The application fee is £30 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level.
Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.