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Durham University: Education
| Institution | Durham University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Education |
| Web | durham.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0191 334 1000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Course details The MA in Education provides outstanding opportunities to study a wide range of educational issues. It will provide you with a clear understanding of the nature and significance of policy and practice in education, relevant to researchers as well as professionals in schools, colleges and universities. A key feature of the course is the facility for you to draw on your own professional and personal as well as academic and theoretical interests, through being able to choose from a range of optional modules to study (see below). You will also be able to explore your own interests in depth through the completion of a dissertation.
Why Durham University? We are a leading educational research centre with strong international ties and numerous partner relationships with schools and colleges. The School of Education offers both teacher training and non-teacher training education programmes, set within a vibrant and engaged learning community of around sixty academic staff and 350 postgraduates. Our postgraduate courses are flexible and allow you to follow a particular interest. They include MAs in Education, Educational Leadership and Change and Intercultural Communication and Education. We also offer a range of PGCE qualifications at primary and secondary levels and in specific school subjects. Our portfolio of research projects attracts interest and financial support from important bodies who have a key role in developing education in the UK.
Facilities Our facilities are modern and comprehensive and include a well-resourced library, study areas and the state-of-the-art Confluence Building which plays host to events such as seminars and lectures by guest speakers.
Careers Opportunities The consistently high ranking of the School gives us a worldwide reputation for the quality of not only our teaching but the skills and knowledge of our postgraduate community. The delivery of the subject by relevant academic experts brings together world class research, innovative teaching and exceptional support. Your time as a member of our student community places you in the strong position to pursue a successful career in a range of different sectors. Career opportunities in education are numerous, rewarding, and far reaching. Most of our PGCE graduates go directly into teaching whilst MA graduates progress into a wide range of roles including educational research, publishing, education administration, policy making and management plus jobs in commercial or public sectors.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree at 2:1 (or equivalent). Significant relevant experience will also be considered. For International Country and Region specific qualifications please see: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/regional-pages/ Please check the Requirements and Admissions section of the course database for details and exact requirements. Guidance for Home Applicants You can apply to this course by clicking the link "Apply" at the top right of the page above Course Summary. This will redirect you to Durham University Post Graduate information page where you will be able to apply via the Post Graduate Applicant Portal. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
| England | 11500 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11500 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11500 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11500 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 11500 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 11500 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 26000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 26000 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree at 2:1 (or equivalent). Significant relevant experience will also be considered. For International Country and Region specific qualifications please see: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/regional-pages/ Please check the Requirements and Admissions section of the course database for details and exact requirements. Guidance for Home Applicants You can apply to this course by clicking the link "Apply" at the top right of the page above Course Summary. This will redirect you to Durham University Post Graduate information page where you will be able to apply via the Post Graduate Applicant Portal. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
| England | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 25000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 25000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree at 2:1 (or equivalent). Significant relevant experience will also be considered. For International Country and Region specific qualifications please see: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/regional-pages/ Please check the Requirements and Admissions section of the course database for details and exact requirements. Guidance for Home Applicants You can apply to this course by clicking the link "Apply" at the top right of the page above Course Summary. This will redirect you to Durham University Post Graduate information page where you will be able to apply via the Post Graduate Applicant Portal. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Durham University
- World top 100 University: Joint 89th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- UK top 10 University: 5th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and 6th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
- 7th in the Complete University Guide 2025
- World top 30 University for sustainability: 19th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- 65th in the world in the category of Employer Reputation. QS World University Rankings 2025
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