MPhil Education at Swansea University

Programme overview

The MPhil in Education is a research degree in which students undertake a substantial project of their own choosing in the School of Social Sciences. All academic staff hold doctorates and are research active.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Education | Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April and July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students submit a thesis of up to 100,000 words for the PhD or 60,000 words for the MPhil, followed by a viva. Research strengths are early childhood, digital skills, widening participation, leadership, professional learning (including additional learning needs), teacher education, and parental and family engagement with learning.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5 (or Swansea University recognised equivalent). Admissions decisions may also take into account the standard of the research synopsis or proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience. One reference is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition, year 1; rate for an October start in the year shown Source

Intake: October, January, April and July

Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time

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