12 months full time; 24 months part time
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £5,500 part time £2,750
International: full time £11,500
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
This MA combines research training with specialised education modules. It is multidisciplinary, drawing on research expertise in philosophy, politics, psychology and sociology. All students on the MA become members of the Research Centre for Learning and Teaching at Newcastle University. The MA is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as the first year of training in research methods for students wishing to go on to study for a PhD under their 1+3 arrangements (Master’s degree plus PhD).
You take compulsory modules which combine social science research training, delivered as part of the Faculty Postgraduate Research Training Programme, and a module delivered by the Research Centre for Learning and Teaching.
In addition you select a specialist optional module and complete a research project leading to a dissertation of 15–20,000 words.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
Normally an upper-second-class Honours degree or above in a relevant subject such as education studies, psychology, social policy or sociology. Candidates with a lower-second-class Honours degree and relevant experience will also be considered. Some relevant work experience is desirable but not essential. Applicants whose first language is not English must have a minimum of IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.
Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
For further information please contact:
School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6532
E-mail: ecls.pdd@ncl.ac.uk
This programme is within the subject area of Education.