Overview

At the core of the Education (Digital and Social Change) programme from University of Oxford is a strong commitment to digital inclusion and social justice that addresses contemporary issues regarding the impact of digital and social change in education. You will conceptualise and design learning technologies through participatory approaches, examining how they impact the marginalised in the UK and globally.

At a time when many people are discussing significant moral questions regarding technology and its use in education, including for example, the ethics of Artificial Intelligence, there is a pressing need for a new generation of researchers and practitioners that can affect social change through stronger theoretically-informed practice, design and policy.

Building on the past success of the MSc Education (Learning and Technology), the department welcomes students from a range of disciplinary backgrounds including but not limited to education, computer science, sociology, communications and international development. You will have a commitment to social justice in education, a questioning stance on technology and an interest in developing interdisciplinary knowledge.

Aims of the course

Critically assess and understand the role of technology in education across the lifecourse
Develop the expertise to address the challenges posed by digital inequality
Understand how to embed innovative learning technologies in practice
Cultivate design prototyping skills
Understand the relationship between social justice, technology and learning

Programme Structure

You will take the two core research methods modules, which are common to all pathways:

Module 5: Foundations of Education Research I (core)
Module 6: Foundations of Education Research II (core)

You can also choose from the optional papers from the other MSc Education pathways, examples of which include:

Module 7: Intermediate Quantitative Research (optional)
Module 8: Globalisation in Higher Education (optional)
Module 9: Perspectives and Debates in Qualitative Research (optional)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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Applications may remain open after this deadline if places are still available.

Language

English

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110

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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110

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General requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the equivalent of the following UK qualifications:

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a relevant subject, preferably in the social sciences.

For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.6 out of 4.0.

The set of documents you should send with your application to this course comprises the following:

Official transcript(s)

CV/résumé

Personal statement: A maximum of 1,000 words

Written work: Two essays, a maximum of 2,000 words each
References/letters of recommendation: Three overall, all of which must usually be academic

Tuition Fees

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38410 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

17900 GBP / year

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Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 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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