MSc in Teacher Education at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A two-year part-time professional development course for new and experienced teacher educators, focusing on the design and teaching of teacher education programmes and on research to develop practice.

What you will study

Taught online with two residential components in Oxford over six terms; in the first year an induction week then three eight-week online units, with specialisms including English, History, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages and Religious Education.

Career pathways

Aimed at teacher educators, including school-based mentors and coaches, university tutors and others supporting teachers' learning; it builds skills in practice and in contributing to the education research community.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate degree with honours in the subject area relevant to the applicant's work, or equivalent. US applicants: minimum GPA 3.6/4.0. No GRE or GMAT. Applicants must be working as a teacher educator within an educational setting with formal responsibility for leading or supporting other teachers' professional learning. Deadlines: 13 November 2026 (earlier decisions), 7 January 2027 (scholarships), final expected 2 March 2027, 12:00 UK time. English language (higher level, international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall (minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); tests taken no more than two years before course start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,925 a year (2027/28). Annual course fee for part-time study Source

International applicants: GBP 19,170 a year (2027/28). Annual course fee for part-time study Source

Intake: 23 August 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

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