Overview
The main educational aims of the Education (Education, Globalisation and International Development) programme at the University of Cambridge are:
- to examine the theoretical frameworks used in the study of education and its constituent disciplines;
- provide training in research methods appropriate to education;
- advance students’ capacity for professional reflection and judgment;
- cater for a range of specialists interested within the field of education or one of its constituent disciplines.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, students will have:- a comprehensive understanding of research techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature applicable to their specific educational domain;
- demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field;
- shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research and research techniques and methodologies;
- demonstrated self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and implementation of research.
Programme Structure
The course is composed of two key elements:- the research methods training course
- the "Education, Globalisation and International Development" thematic route
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 10 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Educational Research View 969 other Masters in Education in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
An application is only complete when:
- you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
- you have paid the £70 application fee.
- your referees have provided their references.
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
- Written task
- You are required to complete a written task and upload it along with your application documents.
- Reasons for applying (1500 characters)
Tuition Fee
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International
31293 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31293 GBP per year during 10 months. -
National
12525 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12525 GBP per year during 10 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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