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Postgraduate Study

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.

An application is only complete when:

  1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
  2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
  3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

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This course is only open to students who have completed the PACES course at the Faculty of Education. 

  • You are not considered a 'continuer' for the purposes of this application and you should follow the instructions as if you were a new applicant.
  • It is not necessary to upload a transcript of your PACES course, but you should upload transcripts of previous qualifications.
  • One of the references you submit needs to come from your tutor in your most recent PPD programme with us.

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Selection Process

Applications are considered in three batches; firstly after the 3rd December and then after the 25th February and finally the application deadline of 13th May.

It is possible that some applications from the early batches are held for consideration in further batches. This route may fill up well ahead of the advertised closing date. You are advised to apply by the December deadline if possible. We aim to make decisions on applications within 12 weeks of the applicable application batch deadline.

Applicants based overseas and/or who are planning to be based overseas during their studies for this course will be invited to an interview as part of the selection process to ensure they appreciate the attendance requirements of the course.

Further information on How To Apply


Things You'll Need

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

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

  • Gates Cambridge Reference  
  • Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.


How to Find a Supervisor

You are not required to find a supervisor as part of the admissions process. Supervisors will be allocated to students shortly after commencing the course.

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Key Information


12 months part-time

Study Mode : Taught

Master of Education

Faculty of Education

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Dates and deadlines:

Michaelmas 2025

Applications open
Sept. 4, 2024
Application deadline
May 13, 2025
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2025

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.