Program Overview
The Education at University of Worcester is a MA programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Worcester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
MA Education - 180 credits
MA Education students are required to complete Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy and Practice (30 credits), Research Methods in Education (30 credits), two optional modules (30 credits each), plus a Dissertation (60 credits).
Postgraduate Diploma Education - 120 credits
PG Dip students are required to complete Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy and Practice (30 credits) and three optional modules (30 credits each).
Postgraduate Certificate Education - 60 credits
PG Cert students choose any two modules (30 credits each).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Either a first or second-class Honours degree in a relevant, cognate discipline
- A wide range of relevant experience
- If English is not your first language, you will be expected to have reached a sufficient standard on admission to the course (e.g. IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Worcester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Worcester
University of Worcester
Worcester, United Kingdom
The University of Worcester is a public research university based in Worcester, England. With a history dating back to 1946, the university began awarding degrees in 1997 and was granted full...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months