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Education (International Postgraduate Programme)

Durham University
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Tuition GBP 14,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Durham, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Education (International Postgraduate Programme) at Durham University 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 (International Postgraduate Programme) 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 14,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Durham, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Education (International Postgraduate Programme) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

  • PGCE - Teacher Training

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  • Taught Masters

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  • MProf

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  • Admission Requirements

    Academic Requirements

    You need the following GPA score:

    Required score: Upper Second Class

    Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

    Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

    Subjects required, level and grade

    An Honours degree at 2:1 or equivalent or higher is required.

    English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 14,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    Tuition fees: GBP 14,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    IELTS requirement: 7

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Durham University 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.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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