Program Overview
The International Education and Globalisation at University of Bath 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 International Education and Globalisation 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 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bath, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Education and Globalisation programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods in International Education and Globalisation (Taught across Semester one and two)
- Education in an International and Global Context (Semester one)
- Education, Globalisation and Change for International Education and Globalisation (Semester one)
- Learning and Culture (Semester two)
- Dissertation: International Education and Globalisation (March-September)
- Education and International Development (Semester two)
- Leading Educational Innovation in International Education and Globalisation (Semester two)
- formal academic style writing tasks (5,000 words in total)
- tasks in which you communicate your learning via different media (such as webpages and podcasts) and in different styles depending on audience (disseminating to researchers, policymakers and practitioners for examples).
- Dr Mary Hayden
- Dr Robin Shields
- Mike Fertig
- Elisabeth Barratt Hacking (Director of Studies)
- Dr Manuel Souto-Otero
- Professor Jeff Thompson
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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).
Academic requirements
Typically a 1st or 2:1 Honours degree (or its international equivalent).
A strong personal statement (typically 500-1,000 words) that provides evidence of:
- how your academic, professional and personal experiences equip them to meet the demands of the course
- outlines your reasons for wanting to study on the course at University of Bath
- how your studies may fit with their subsequent professional/academic intentions
English language requirements
- IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each of the four components)
- PTE Academic of 62 with no less than 59 in each component
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bath 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 Bath
University of Bath
Bath, United Kingdom
University of Bath is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 31 August 2026
- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
