Educational Research

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a relevant area such as social sciences*, humanities or management, and to have demonstrable interest in educational research.

If you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant teaching experience, we would welcome your application.

*Accepted social science subjects include:

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Area and Development Studies
• Criminology
• Demography
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Economic and Social History
• Education
• Environmental Planning
• Human Geography
• International Relations
• Law
• Linguistics
• Management and Business Studies
• Media and Communication Studies
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Studies
• Psychology
• Science and Technology Studies
• Social Policy
• Social Statistics, Methods, and Computing
• Social Work
• Socio Legal Studies
• Sociology

Months of entry

September

Course content

• You’ll acquire general social science research skills that can be used in different contexts and applied to a variety of problems
• Opportunities to specialise in a particular field of education within a research preparation framework
• Relevant to students who are interested in doctoral research or wish to develop their educational research knowledge and skills or study a specific area of education
• You will join an active and vibrant research community studying with some of the leading scholars in their disciplines and be taught by senior staff who are all engaged in educational research
• You will be equipped with a range of academic, personal and professional skills that will prepare you confidently for employment, future study or training for professional practice

The overall purpose of this MSc is to prepare you for the independent conduct of educational research. You will acquire general social science research skills that can be used in different contexts and applied to a variety of problems, and also have the opportunity to specialise in a particular field of education within a research preparation framework.

As beginning educational researchers we will ensure that you understand the central and current ideas, concepts, debates, theories, philosophies and approaches employed in educational research. You will also develop a critical understanding of interpretive research, and competence in the planning and execution of such research.

Alongside developing your research skills you will also practise communicating research to an academic audience through a number of different media (oral and written). We aim to mirror the real world of educational research where we often work with others, be that other researchers, education professionals or our research participants.

As a full-time on campus student, you will take two sessions each week during term time.

Each module consists of ten sessions delivered through a blended system of learning.

Information for international students

Fees and funding

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit the postgraduate study pages on our website.