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PostgraduateMA (Res)

Education MA by Research

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£11,250Per Year (Home)
£11,250Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the MA (Res) Education MA by Research provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The School of Education has a national and international reputation as a centre of excellence and provides wide and varied opportunities research opportunities. The MA by Research is research-based Masters programme. It is assessed by a thesis of 40,000 words maximum. You will be encouraged to participate in a research training programme, but you will not be required to complete assignments for research training modules you attend. 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, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Education
Advanced Educational Theory and Practice
Disability Inclusion and Special Educational Needs
Education and Social Justice
Teacher Education Research
Research Design and Methodology
Academic Writing and Thesis Development
Research Seminars and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home Student Fee

£11,250

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Home/UK fee of £11,250 stated for one year only. International student fees not specified on page

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Education MA by Research as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
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