MA Education Studies at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Develop the skills needed for leadership roles in educational policy and pedagogy. Carry out a research project related to your teaching subject or CPD needs. If you believe in the lifelong value of education and want to work towards improving the experience for students in all educational contexts, this Master's in Education Studies is for you.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 1 year full-time by distance learning | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Contemporary Perspectives in Education Studies; Research Methods in Education; Approaches to Education Studies; Dissertation; Contemporary Issues in Special Educational Needs and Disability; Education in a Global Context; Contemporary Perspectives in Education.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include Education mental health practitioner, Lecturer in Education, Research assistant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time: £9,700 Source

International applicants: GBP 18,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time: £18,600 Source

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 1 year full-time by distance learning

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/ma-education-studies

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