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MSc Education at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our MSc Education course is a 12-month degree for ambitious students who want to pursue or advance their career in education. You’ll critically examine the relationship between educational research and practice so you can find work in a variety of educational institutions at different levels. If you want to pursue a senior role in education, understand and apply educational research or enhance your current teaching practice but don’t know where to start, then our master's degree in education is the course for you.

Faculty: Social Sciences  |  Department: Education  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During this one-year MSc education course, you'll study 8 modules across 2 semesters before completing a dissertation. These modules will give you a broad knowledge in teaching and learning methods as well as applied research skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in any subject. Some relevant professional experience in teaching or educational administration is desirable, but not essential. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,700 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 26,200 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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