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MEd Educational Studies

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The MEd Educational Studies is designed for education professionals seeking to enhance their existing knowledge and skills while advancing their academic, personal, and professional development towards leadership positio…

Tuition
£12,350/yr
Duration
1 year
Intakes
Sep, Jan, May
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from uwslondon.ac.uk, updated 3 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The MEd Educational Studies is designed for education professionals seeking to enhance their existing knowledge and skills while advancing their academic, personal, and professional development towards leadership positions. Our programme emphasizes contemporary global developments and intercultural perspectives in education. Students are encouraged to reflect on their practice within international contexts, fostering a deeper understanding of global educational landscapes and their potential impact. Through an integrated intercultural approach, graduates develop the competencies needed to navigate an increasingly interconnected world and create positive change in their communities. The curriculum is grounded in cutting-edge research and delivers both national and global perspectives. Three fundamental principles form the foundation of our programme:

  • Inclusion and Diversity

  • Education, Innovation and Technology

  • Policy and Social Justice

These principles are woven throughout all modules, creating an innovative and inclusive approach that examines education through a holistic lens, reflecting society’s diverse and evolving needs.
To support academic success, all students participate in integrated English for Academic Purposes activities throughout their studies, enhancing their scholarly and communication skills.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

To study a post graduate programme with UWS London, applicants are expected to hold at least an ordinary degree from a UK institution, or an equivalent qualification if the applicant has studied outside of the UK. Applications are also welcome from individuals who do not meet the academic requirements for each programme but can demonstrate significant professional experience in a relevant field. Applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria: Possess a teaching qualification or equivalent Possess a first (bachelor’s) degree in the broad area of education Possess a first (bachelor’s) degree in another discipline but with substantial content relating to education Have 2+ years’ relevant work or professional experience or completion of an appropriate programme of study for which prior knowledge and skills have provided an appropriate foundation including English instructors

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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.

Course Structure & Modules

Postgraduate Certificate

Research Design in Education 20 Credits
Becoming Critical in Education 20 Credits
Global Perspectives on Education 20 Credits

Postgraduate Diploma

Research and Pedagogy 20 Credits
Philosophy of Education 20 Credits
Education of Sustainability 20 Credits
Inclusive Leadership Practice 20 Credits

MEd

Master’s Dissertation OR Critical Discourse in Pedagogy and Practices60 Credits

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

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
3 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the The Education Group (UWS London) website available at uwslondon.ac.uk on 3 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with The Education Group (UWS 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.

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