MSc Education (Open Pathway)

In this open pathway, a single core unit provides an introduction to the variety of methods used to conduct research in education. You will then choose a number of optional units from across the different specialised MSc Education pathways and from our wider bank of optional units (subject to availability and timetabling constraints). You will finish your master's by completing a supervised research dissertation project in an educational area you are interested in.

Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc in Education (Open Pathway).

An upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in any discipline.

For applicants who are currently completing a degree, we understand that their final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades they achieve during their studies.

We will consider applicants whose interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements. We may make these applicants an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so the applicant would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of their degree. Specific module requirements may still apply.

We will consider applicants whose grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if they have at least one of the following:

• evidence of significant, relevant work experience;
• a relevant postgraduate qualification.

If this is the case, applicants should include their CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when they apply, showing details of their relevant work experience and/or qualifications.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.