MA International Education

Campus Masters Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Masters

Introduction

MA International Education is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

The University of Manchester’s MA International Education is a professional master’s that helps you learn about educational systems, policy and practice in different countries and international contexts. You develop a global understanding of how education systems, organisations and policies shape opportunities and outcomes around the world, through a mix of professional learning and critical scholarship with international perspectives.

MA International Education is full-time and delivered in person for 1 year. The programme uses a staged admissions process with multiple selection deadlines throughout the year. You also work with social responsibility themes through activities such as Ethical Grand Challenges and working with an external organisation through the University Living Lab.

The University of Manchester states that graduates can prepare for careers across international education, policy, educational leadership, research, NGOs and global learning organisations.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in MA International Education at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Manchester.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manchester as pre-requiste for admission in MA International Education.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Academic entry qualification

  • We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in Education, Teaching or English.
  • Applicants without an education, teaching or English-related degree should have at least six months of relevant professional experience.
  • When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Professional entry qualification

  • Applicants without an Education, Teaching or English-related degree should have at least six months of relevant professional experience.
  • Pre-sessional 6-week course requirement: IELTS UKVI or Academic 6.0 Overall with 6.0 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 5.5, and no other sub-skill below 6.0
  • Pre-sessional 6-week course requirement: TOEFL iBT 80 Overall with 20 in Writing, 20 in Speaking, and no other sub-skill below 18
  • Pre-sessional 6-week course requirement: TOEFL iBT (6-point scale) 4.5 Overall with 4.5 in Writing, and no other sub-skill below 4.0
  • Pre-sessional 6-week course requirement: Pearson PTE Academic UKVI or Academic 65 Overall with 65 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 59 and no other sub-skill below 65
  • Pre-sessional 10-week course requirement: IELTS UKVI or Academic 5.5 Overall with no sub-skill below 5.5
  • Pre-sessional 10-week course requirement: TOEFL iBT 72 Overall with 20 in Speaking and no other sub-skill below 18
  • Pre-sessional 10-week course requirement: TOEFL iBT (6-point scale) 4.0 Overall with no sub-skill below 4.0
  • Pre-sessional 10-week course requirement: Pearson PTE Academic UKVI or Academic 59 Overall with no sub-skill below 59
  • English language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the Master's course.

Courses Units

More Information

  • careers across international education
  • policy
  • educational leadership
  • research
  • NGOs
  • global learning organisations

Scholarships

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.