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International Education (with Specialist Routes) MA

University of Leicester

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The International Education MA campus-based course is designed for education professionals across all phases (early years, primary, secondary, and tertiary education), as well as recent graduates or professionals seeking to enter the education sector or other social organizations with a broad educational focus.

This course will:

  • Deepen your understanding of contemporary educational issues at national and international levels, with a focus on those directly relevant to your professional context.
  • Enhance your ability to critically engage with learning and pedagogical theories, applying them to improve educational practices.
  • Support you in developing expertise and practical experience in a chosen educational pathway, enhancing your employability and career prospects in an international setting.
  • Build your research skills, enabling you to conduct and report small-scale research in your area of interest, laying a foundation for specialised knowledge or future doctoral studies.

The course helps you to develop your knowledge and practice by applying your learning to real-life situations within your own educational setting - whether that is a school, college or university. The MA is a powerful vehicle for institutional improvement, as well as personal and professional development.

Studying on campus offers an immersive and engaging experience. You will benefit from a wealth of facilities and resources while developing invaluable social skills and intercultural understanding through interactions within a truly international and diverse student community.

Application deadline

08/09/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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A popular choice for international students, with an alumni community from over 100 countries, sharing their cultures with each other.
Leicester is in the centre of England with great transport links, making it easy to explore the whole country while studying at the university.
Want to explore further afield? Leicester has great European links – with one change of train, Leicester students can be in Paris by lunchtime.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    24th out of 101

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    131 62%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    30th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    51st

    29

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