Program Overview
The Shakespeare and Education (By Distance Learning) at University of Birmingham is a MA programme in Education over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 Shakespeare and Education (By Distance Learning) 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,840 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Shakespeare and Education (By Distance Learning) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
The full-time programme runs from September to September on-site at The Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
If you'd like to study part-time you can study the online MA Shakespeare by distance learning.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Those who have a 2:1 degree in an appropriate subject or the Certificate of HE in Shakespeare Studies register for the MA.
- Those who do not meet these formal admission requirements register initially as \xc2\x91Affiliate\' students and then change status on the successful completion of the two core modules.
- In addition to the usual supporting documents, all applications must be supported by a sample of written work on Shakespeare of around 2,000 words. If you do not have an existing piece of writing to submit, please take a short passage of up to 60 lines from any Shakespeare play and write an essay of around 2,000 words which discusses the performance possibilities of this extract and how it contributes to the play as a whole.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,840 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,840 (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
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University Profile- Application Deadline 31 July 2026
- Start Date July 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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