Entry requirements

An upper-second class degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in subjects such as Education, Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology or any subject if experience of teaching/working in education or with a UK QTS or PGCE qualification. Minimum of 8 weeks teaching experience is required.

Months of entry

September

Course content

On this master's in education, you'll take a research-first approach to understand and apply educational research. You’ll critically examine the relationship between educational research and educational practice in a range of learning contexts.

Our MSc Education programme supports students to pursue a senior role in education or enhance their current teaching practice:

  • Carrying out world-leading research in higher education, social justice, and inclusive education, educational effectiveness, mathematics, science, and health education
  • Covering the full spectrum, from early years to post-compulsory and lifelong learning

You’ll have the opportunity to examine critically the nature of education, learning, teaching, and educational practice in the context of policy through different perspectives such as: global, national, regional, organisational, institutional, and through to the individual classroom.

This is a more generic programme but students can also choose between two dedicated pathways leading to the award of ‘MSc Education Management and Leadership’ or ‘MSc Education Practice and Innovation’ depending on module selection.

On our MSc Education you’ll learn to:

  • study and assess the relationship between learning theory and practice in educational and training settings
  • engage with current debates in educational research
  • explore topics around educational research methodology and develop methods and techniques of data collection, analysis, and interpretation
  • consider the nature and influence of evidence and its scope to support effective education

You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential.

You’ll graduate with the skills to analyse the challenges facing education and manage your own learning, development and employment.

Information for international students

For more information see our website.

Fees and funding

UK students
£9,250
International students
£24,200

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions Enquiries
Email
enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Phone
+44(0)23 8059 5000