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Education MA at Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Education is a discipline, encompassing many elements including concepts of teaching, learning and pedagogy. Understanding how people learn and are educated is a subject of great depth and variety. In fact, learning and education is not uniformly understood worldwide and can vary from country to country, region to region and culture to culture.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Education  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: January; September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Education MA will equip you with knowledge and understanding of a range of methodological approaches and the independence and confidence to undertake educational research for your own professional interests. Compulsory modules include Theory and Methodology of Educational Research, Issues and Perspectives in Education, Comparative and International Education, Disciplines in Education, Dissertation.

Career pathways

The Education MA will enhance your employment and career opportunities in complex professional environments that require sound judgement, personal responsibility and initiative. If you successfully complete your Education MA, it will offer you a route into employment in a range of educational‑related fields either on graduation or via further professional study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification. Relevant professional experience is desirable. Applicants who have previously been awarded a PGCE in Primary Education or Secondary Education by Brunel University OR have been awarded a PGCE through another institution at FHEQ7 and who wish to APL onto the MA Education or MA Education (with pathway) programme may apply for exemptions. Applications for exemptions will need to adhere to the Brunel University London Policy and Senate Regulations. English language: IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,125 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 22,320 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: January; September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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