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Education (Education Policy, Leadership and Improvement) full-time is no longer accepting new applications.
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:
- you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
- you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
- your referees have provided their references.
If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.
Selection Process
Applications are considered in two batches: the first batch considers applications submitted prior to the funding deadline of 3rd December; the second batch considers applications submitted by the full course application deadline 25th February.
This route may fill up well ahead of the advertised closing date. You are advised to apply by the funding deadline of 3rd December.
- Written task
You are required to complete a written task which may be discussed with you if you are interviewed as part of the admissions process. You must upload the completed written task along with your application documents when applying for the course. The task can be found within the Key Facts box here.
Interviews
Interviews form part of the admissions process. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified by email. Interviews are usually conducted online, via a platform such as Zoom or MS Teams.
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.
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
If required - you can check using our tool - Written task
You are required to complete a written task and upload it along with your application documents. The task can be found within the Key Facts box on: http://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/courses/graduate/masters/themes/educationallea...
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:
See Gates Cambridge for more information.
How to Find a Supervisor
| Applicants are not required to find a supervisor as part of the admissions process. Supervisors will be allocated to students shortly after commencing the course. |