Overview
We list Education MA because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Education suits people already working in education as much as new graduates. We currently work with 38 universities on this course across 31 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
An education degree studies the system rather than qualifying you to teach in it, and that distinction decides most of the destinations. It leads well into research, policy, publishing, technology and the education work that happens outside classrooms.
Roles graduates go into
- Education researcher
- Policy or programme officer
- Learning designer
- Widening participation officer
- Training and development officer
- Teacher, after a qualifying route
Where they work
- Universities and research centres
- Local authorities and multi-academy trusts
- Educational publishers and technology firms
- Charities and international agencies
- Government departments
After the course
A PGCE or School Direct place if you want qualified teacher status, or a master's and doctorate for the research and policy route.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000