Program Overview

MA International Education

Overview

The MA International Education programme explores education as an international and increasingly globalised sphere of activity. It provides a thorough grounding in education research, theory, and practice, examining major trends and emerging ideas in the field of international education.

Entry Requirements

We consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a relevant subject area, such as social sciences, humanities, or education. While we normally only accept applicants who meet this criteria, we welcome applications from students with relevant work experience or equivalent academic backgrounds.

Accepted Social Science Subjects

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Area and Development Studies
• Criminology
• Demography
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Economic and Social History
• Education
• Environmental Planning
• Human Geography
• International Relations
• Law
• Linguistics
• Management and Business Studies
• Media and Communication Studies
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Studies
• Psychology
• Science and Technology Studies
• Social Policy
• Social Statistics, Methods, and Computing
• Social Work
• Socio Legal Studies
• Sociology

Course Content

This programme aims to develop an awareness of broad educational issues, well-suited for applicants who would like to expand their existing knowledge in education or pursue a career in (international) schools or the third sector.

Compulsory Modules

• EFPM200: SoE Success for All (0 credits)
• EFPM914: Education Studies (30 credits)
• EFPM912: Perspectives on International Education (30 credits)
• EFPM910: Education Policy (30 credits) or EFPM375: Education for Diversity (30 credits)
• EFPM308: Preparing for Educational Research and Dissertation (60 credits) or EFPM642: Dissertation Portfolio (60 credits)

Optional Modules

Students can choose one of the following modules:

• EFPM294: Technology and Education Futures (30 credits)
• EFPM376: Contemporary Sociologies of Education (30 credits)
• EFPM379: Education Placement (30 credits)
• EFPM839: Transdisciplinary Collaborations for Creative Futures (30 credits)
• EFPM907: Creativity in Education: Valuing, Facilitating and Assessing It (30 credits)
• EFPM919: Critical Perspectives on Inclusive Education (30 credits)

Fees

2025/26 Entry

• UK fees per year: £10,700 full-time
• International fees per year: £25,300 full-time

Scholarships

The University of Exeter offers various scholarships, including the Exeter Excellence Scholarships, worth £5 million for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year.

Careers

The flexibility of this programme makes it ideal for students from a range of subject, professional, and career backgrounds, including teachers, lecturers, administrators, education advisors, or other related professions.

Graduate Destinations

Our graduates have gone on to a range of careers in the UK and overseas, including:

• Teacher
• Subject Specialist Teacher (including music, arts, drama)
• Special Needs Teacher
• Head of Department
• Arts Manager
• Educational Therapist
• Education Officer
• Dyslexia Assessor
• Headteacher/Principal
• Education Consultant
• Dean, Faculty of Arts
• Lecturer

Employers

• Ofsted
• Devon Education Authority
• Jersey States Education Department
• Plymouth City Council
• FEA Training and Development Centre
• Camden LEA
• Exeter College
• Hong Kong SAR Government
• Danish National School of Contemporary Dance
• Ministry of Education, Cyprus
• Saltash Community School
• University of Reading

Related Courses

• Education Leadership and Management MA
• Creative Arts in Education MA
• Technology and Education Futures MA
• Special Educational Needs MA

Research

You will join a vibrant postgraduate community at the School of Education, studying with some of the leading scholars in their disciplines. Our research centres provide a focus for research and discussion for academic staff, researchers, and practitioners, and organise seminar series, visiting speakers, conferences, and other events.