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MSc Status - Assessment Only (Primary and Secondary)

MUMiddlesex University London · London

The Assessment Only (AO) route is a fast-track programme designed for experienced graduate practitioners who are currently teaching in the UK but do not yet hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This programme is ideal fo…

Tuition
£2,600/yr
Duration
1 year
Intakes
Sep, Jan
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from mdx.ac.uk, updated 4 June 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The Assessment Only (AO) route is a fast-track programme designed for experienced graduate practitioners who are currently teaching in the UK but do not yet hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This programme is ideal for those who can demonstrate that they already meet all the standards for QTS without the need for further training. Please note that this is not a training programme; candidates will not attend teaching sessions. Instead, the process involves a rigorous selection stage followed by an assessment period, typically lasting 12 weeks. Candidates must have the support of their current school, including a dedicated mentor. The programme is available for primary and secondary teaching across a variety of subjects. For those seeking an academic qualification alongside their QTS, there is an option to enrol on the PG Cert Teaching programme. The institution reserves the right to manage changes to courses if necessary due to external factors, ensuring academic standards are maintained throughout the assessment process.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Degree from a UK higher education institution or equivalent. GCSE grade C / grade 4 or above in English language, mathematics and Science (for primary phase).

English Language Requirements

Grade C / grade 4 or above in English language.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Modules

CORE

  • Statistical Inference & Modelling
  • Programming & Data Fundamentals
  • Databases & Systems Design
  • Ethics, Privacy & Professional Practice

OPTIONS & CAPSTONE

  • Advanced Applications (choose one track)
  • Data Visualisation & Storytelling
  • Industry-partnered Capstone Project

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

What students say about Middlesex University London

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4.7
Campus Life
4.3
Career Support
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Value for Money
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  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
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    4/5
    Value for Money
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    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

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