Durham University
Education MA
Durham University

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Durham University
  • Oct 1, 2024 Part-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h Durham University
  • Oct 1, 2024 Full-time - 1 years

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Education MA at Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.

Overall student satisfaction
79 /100
15 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
This particular course
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Anthropology

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26500 £27000 £33000
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £32500 £21000 - £32000 £23000 - £45500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Anthropology courses of Durham University


Salary of all UK Graduates of Anthropology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £22450 £26876
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £28000 £16925 - £28392 £20314 - £34845
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Anthropology courses in the UK

Course Description

The MA in Education is designed to meet the needs of professionals working at all levels of education, particularly those in teaching, management and administration, and those with an interest in education practice and policy. As a research-led course, the MA draws on the innovative and high-quality knowledge and expertise available in Durham’s School of Education, one of the leading providers of education studies in the UK. 

A range of core and optional modules in topics as varied as educational research, leadership, student engagement and curriculum analysis will provide you with a clear understanding of the nature and significance of policy and practice in education. You will be introduced to key ideas and ways of thinking that enable you to focus on areas of education that are relevant to your own interests and professional development. The Master’s dissertation gives you the opportunity to further explore your interests, equipping you with the academic and professional skills that will help you take the next step in your career.

Offering a range of flexible delivery routes, the MA in Education is suitable for students from all backgrounds and countries. In addition to the full-time study route, the course is also available part-time, with teaching time scheduled to make the course accessible for those in full-time employment.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of Durham University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Education MA at Durham University

35% Sales occupations
15% Teaching Professionals
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Elementary occupations
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Our postgraduate taught courses are designed to develop autonomous, independent learners. We introduce you to key concepts that link to your individual learning objectives, and encourage you to cultivate initiative, originality and critical thinking using online resources, key texts, independent study and research to explore the content in greater depth. Core modules make up one third of the course, with a further third made up of optional modules, each delivered through a combination of taught lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. You will also be expected to devote significant amounts of time to reading, discussing and preparing for classes and assignments. The final element of the course is the MA dissertation, a significant piece of independent research that brings together the theory, method and practice developed through the core and optional modules. You will be supported in this by an individual supervisor, a dissertation coordinator and through specialist dissertation workshops. The majority of core and optional modules are assessed via written assignments, a small number of modules include review essays and portfolio work. The 15,000-word dissertation, supported by a conference presentation, makes up one third of your credits. In comparison to undergraduate level study, you will find that a Master’s degree requires an increased level of independent learning.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 4.5
    • Foundation
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees

If you are an international student who does not meet the requirements for direct entry to this degree, you may be eligible to take a pre-Masters pathway programme at the Durham University International Study Centre.

For further information see the course listing.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Education, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

**An honours degree at 2:1 (or equivalent)**

Significant relevant experience will also be considered

Costs

Tuition Fees Education MA

England UK £10400 year 1
Northern Ireland £10400 year 1
Scotland £10400 year 1
Wales £10400 year 1
Channel Islands £10400 year 1
EU £22500 year 1
International £22500 year 1
Ireland £22500 year 1

Additional fee information

The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of full-time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Durham University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Durham University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #4 
    • #5 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #13 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #92 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #151 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #159 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 38 university rankings of Durham University

About Durham University

Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.

List of 211 Bachelor and Master Courses from Durham University - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Durham University

Total number of students enrolled at Durham University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
17140
postgraduates:
4365
Total:
21505
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Education Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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