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PostgraduateMA

International Education (Higher Education)

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£29,400Per Year (Intl)
£13,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA International Education (Higher Education) at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. MA International Education (Higher Education) will provide you with the opportunity to engage in structured study of, and reflection upon, the application of educational theories, ideas and concepts to a range of international educational and community-based contexts. The course has been designed for teachers and other education professionals working in a range of national and international settings and is ideal if you're looking to develop your career by securing new posts or promotion within the area of higher education. You will work with an international, diverse cohort of staff and stu... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Theories and Philosophies of International Higher Education
Comparative Higher Education Systems and Policy
Internationalisation of the University: Global Perspectives
Social Justice and Equity in Higher Education
Research Methods for Education Professionals
Higher Education Leadership and Institutional Management
Globalisation
Culture and Educational Practice
Dissertation: International Higher 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

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£29,400

Home Student Fee

£13,700

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
50%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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About University of Manchester

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