Overview

The Education (Knowledge, Power and Politics) course from the University of Cambridge is offered by the Faculty of Education as a full-time course and introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. Its main aims 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.

By the end of the programme at the University of Cambridge, 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

Curriculum:

the research methods training course, and
the "Knowledge, Power and Politics" thematic route

Teaching time is split between the two elements, with 32 hours of teaching being given to research methods and 64 hours being given to the subject-specific content. The course is taught through a mixture of lectures, smaller group seminars and supervisions.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Educational Research Political Science View 562 other Masters in Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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7.5

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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.

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

Two academic references
Transcript
CV/resume
Evidence of competence in English
Written task
Reasons for applying (1500 characters)

Tuition Fees

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43516 GBP / year

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18656 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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