- Degree awarded
- Master of Education (MEd)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Entry requirements
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We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent.
When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
- How to apply
- Sustainable Development Goals
Find out how this course aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning which relates to:
- Goal 4: Quality education
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
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| MEd | Y | Y | N | N |
Course overview
- We're ranked in the top ten universities in the UK for Education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021).
- Explore core areas of psychology specifically in relation to education, developing critical skills in the evaluation and analysis of current research, theory and practice.
- Ignite or progress your career in educational psychology, research, academia or another聽education-based pathway.
- Develop your research skills and knowledge of psychology of聽education
- Students with some, none or a little psychological knowledge are welcome.
Open days
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Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
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MEd (full-time)
UK students (per annum): 拢13,000
International, including EU, students (per annum): 拢30,000 -
MEd (part-time)
UK students (per annum): 拢6,500
International, including EU, students (per annum): 拢15,000
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.
All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for international students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit
Self-funded international applicants for this course will be required to pay a deposit of 拢1,000 towards their tuition fees before a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) is issued. This deposit will only be refunded if immigration permission is refused. We will notify you about how and when to make this payment.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards to outstanding applicants and international students.
91直播 Alumni Scholarship Scheme : 拢3,000 reduction on tuition fees for University of Manchester alumni who have achieved a First Class Bachelor's degree and are progressing to a postgraduate taught Master's course.
For further information on available scholarships and bursaries as well as their full eligibility criteria, .
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.
Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.
To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our courses address.
Goal 4: Quality education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Contact name
- School of Environment, Education and Development +44 (0) 161 275 2814
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 275 2814
- MIE.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- School/Faculty
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