Master of Education
London Metropolitan University
- London, 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
- a minimum of a lower second-class (2.2) honours degree in education or social sciences; GCSE English at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or higher (or equivalent); If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree
- We may be able to help with a pre-sessional course. Please contact [email protected] to see if we have something suitable
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT PTE Academic 70
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 21
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- Completed application materials
- Curriculum vitae
- And personal statement or statement of purpose.
How to apply
- Review the postgraduate admission requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Complete the graduate application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Holloway |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Social Sciences and Professions |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60,180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | International Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed) |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
23 Nov 2026
9 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Scholarships
International Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed)
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 23 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £20,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT PTE Academic 70, PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 21, Duolingo 105.
International Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed)