Program Overview
The International Studies in Education at University of Birmingham 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 Studies in 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 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Studies in Education 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
- Citizenship, Human Rights and the Environment
- Curriculum Design In Global Contexts
- Education Observation, Evaluation and Supervision
- Education as an International issue
- Practitioner Inquiry in Education
- Personal and Professional Skills in Education Management
- Dissertation
- Education as an International issue
- Critical Approaches to Development
- Practitioner Inquiry in Education (PIE)
- Dissertation
- Citizenship, Human Rights and the Environment
- Curriculum Design In Global Contexts
- Education Observation, Evaluation and Supervision
- Personal and Professional Skills in Education Management
- Leadership in School Improvement
- Development Management
- Development Politics
- Gender and Development
- Poverty and Inequality : Interventions and Approaches
- Social Analysis of Inequality, Poverty and Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham 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- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months