MSc in Education (Child Development and Education) at University of Oxford

Programme overview

The MSc Education (Child Development and Education) promotes a critical understanding of theories and research on child development and their relevance to the design and evaluation of educational programmes and policies in diverse contexts.

Department: Department of Education | Duration: 12 months | Intake: 3 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six modules, three in each of the first two terms, plus a dissertation based on field work or secondary data analysis.

Career pathways

Past alumni have gone on to academic and research careers at universities, among other destinations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a relevant subject, preferably in the social sciences (US GPA normally 3.6 out of 4.0). Publications are not expected. English language (higher level): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall with 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall with 155 per component. Test must be taken no more than two years before the course start. Application deadline 7 January 2027.

Intake: 3 October 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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