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Master of Philosophy in Education (Educational Policy, Leadership and Improvement) part-time at University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This route provides a comprehensive overview of critical issues in education policy, leadership and improvement, through the in-depth study of theoretical perspectives and their applications to educational contexts and settings. The course combines UK and international perspectives and engages with evidence from a range of national and educational contexts. The teaching team draw on their research expertise and encourage course participants to share their experiences and reflect on the course content, relating new knowledge and insights to their own contexts.

Faculty: School of the Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: 23 months part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The route content is structured in interrelated modules. Thesis / Dissertation The dissertation is up to 15,000 words in length and submitted in July.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree. The route is aimed at a wide UK and international audience, including educational practitioners studying part-time as well as full-time students. The course is of relevance and interest to individuals with an interest in theoretical, empirical, and practical issues around policy, leadership, and improvement in education. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,888 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,064 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 23 months part-time

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