
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Education at Cardiff University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our Education (MSc) programme enables you to explore key challenges in education and gain insights into educational practices, policies, and organisations from across the world. On our MSc Education, you will gain an in-depth understanding of education as a field of study and you will explore connections between education and other social institutions that play a role in tackling education problems, from a comparative perspective. You will study complex issues faced by teachers, education leaders, and decision-makers in an increasingly globalised context. These issues include, amongst ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided. With your online application you will need to provide: A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as education, sociology, social policy, psychology, geography, history, law, philosophy, and politics, or |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£30,700
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,450
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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