Education (Online)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Online | Online | 2 - years | find out | find out | find out |
About Education (Online), MSc - at University of Southampton
On this master's in education, you'll take a research-first approach to understand and apply educational research.
You'll critically examine the relationship between educational research and educational practice in a range of learning contexts, working in a department ranked 5th in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2026).
Our MSc Education programme supports students to pursue a senior role in education or enhance their current teaching practice.
You'll have the opportunity to examine critically the nature of education, learning, teaching, and educational practice in the context of policy through different perspectives such as: global, national, regional, organisational, institutional, and through to the individual classroom.
This is a more generic programme but students can also choose between two dedicated pathways leading to the award of ‘MSc Education Management and Leadership' or ‘MSc Education Practice and Innovation', depending on module selection.
Key Features of this course
- study and assess the relationship between learning theory and practice in educational and training settings
- engage with current debates in educational research
- explore topics around educational research methodology and develop methods and techniques of data collection, analysis, and interpretation
- consider the nature and influence of evidence and its scope to support effective education
Student Support
You'll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential.
Entry requirements for this course
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