MA International Education (DL)

This course will help you become a specialist in international education. You can learn from anywhere in the world with flexible distance learning. Study this degree and boost your career prospects.

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Course codeCID1033

Duration2 years

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Course summary

Are you a teacher or education professional working in an international school? Want to build your knowledge and open up new career opportunities?

The MA International Education is a flexible postgraduate degree taught through distance learning. This means you can study for a respected master’s degree from anywhere in the world.

The course focuses on the international school system. It explores both the opportunities and challenges it brings. It’s designed to support your career development across a range of education settings, as well as related areas such as education policy and government.

Please note, this course doesn't lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Postgraduate module credits should total 180. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 180 credits.

How you'll learn

As we teach this course through distance learning, you’ll access all of your learning materials online. This includes e-books, journal articles, and other study resources.

You’ll receive one-to-one support from academic staff throughout your studies.

Assessment methods include:

Case studies
Research proposals
Written assignments.

Master's degrees also involve a higher level of independent study.

Entry requirements

To apply, you'll need at least a second class honours degree (usually a 2:1) or equivalent.

You should also have a recognised teaching qualification. If you've already studied a PGCE with us, you can transfer 60 credits over to this master's course.

If English isn't your first language, you need an IELTS (or equivalent) score of at least 6.5. This must be a minimum of 6.5 in writing and no other element below 6.0.

Fees and finance support

You must pay a £250 deposit before you start the course. This is refundable until enrolment.

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Start date/study mode:

Distance Learning
Stage 1
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If you have previously studied a Postgraduate Certificate of Education, you may be eligible to join Stage 2 directly. Please ensure you submit your application for the correct stage.

Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.