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PostgraduateMA

Education (Advanced Standing)

Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe, England
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2 yearsDuration
£3,980Per Year (Home)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Education (Advanced Standing) at Buckinghamshire New University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in High Wycombe, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. Our MA in Education (Advanced Standing) is an ideal choice for those who already hold a postgraduate qualification in the field of education, allowing you to use your existing credits towards a full master’s degree. This course gives you the tools to help you apply advanced teaching techniques in a professional setting, helping you to develop in your current teaching role or start a career in educational research. Specialist pathways in Practice Education and Positive Education provide dedicated spaces in which to engage with your career interests through study. Home/uk fees are £3,980 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Educational Leadership and Management
Research Methods in Education
Advanced Pedagogical Practice
Curriculum Development and Innovation
Educational Psychology and Wellbeing
Critical Issues in Contemporary Education
Specialisation in Practice Education
Dissertation in Education
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£3,980

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What are the tuition fees

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Buckinghamshire New University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£27,000£35,000
3 years£19,000£25,500£30,500
5 years£23,000£30,500£37,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
1%Studying
16%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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