MSc in Education (Research Design and Methodology) at University of Oxford

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold or be predicted a first-class or strong upper second-class UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, preferably in the social sciences; US bachelor's degrees need a minimum GPA of 3.6/4.0. No GRE or GMAT scores are sought and publications are not expected. Application requires three referees, an official transcript, a personal statement (maximum 1,000 words) and two essays (maximum 2,000 words each). Interviews are normally held online; part-time applicants may be asked about their ability to commit sufficient time to study. English language (higher level, if first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 with minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24; C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Test must be taken no more than two years before the course start. Application deadlines for 2027-28 entry: 7 January 2027 (12:00 UK time; needed for Oxford scholarship consideration) and expected final deadline 2 March 2027.