Course summary
MA International Education (Curriculum and Pedagogy) will provide you with the opportunity to engage in structured study of, and reflection upon, the application of educational theories, ideas and concepts to a range of international educational and community-based contexts. The course has been designed for teachers (or those interested in teaching) and other education professionals working in a range of national and international settings, and is ideal if you're looking to develop your career by securing new posts or promotion. You'll work with an international cohort of students representing multiple unique perspectives. The course offers a unique combination of policy and practice-based perspectives on education, and is taught by outstanding, world-leading researchers who focus on the realities of professional practice using the social sciences.
Entry requirements
We require a UK Bachelor's Honours degree with a First Class or Upper Second (2.1) class or the overseas equivalent in Education, Teaching or English. Applicants without an Education, Teaching or English-related degree should have a least six months of relevant professional experience. 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.
English language requirements
For the latest information on demonstrating your English proficiency for those whose first language is not English, please see our language requirements . You are required to provide a valid English language qualification which meets our requirements for the Master's course or a pre-sessional course at the time of application. This programme accepts successful completion of the 6- and 10-week pre-sessional English Language course. We accept the following qualifications which must be valid on the start date of the Master's course. Pre-sessional 6-week course requirement: IELTS UKVI or Academic 6.0 Overall with 6.0 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 5.5 and no other sub-skill below 5.5 TOEFL iBT 80 Overall with 20 in Writing, 20 in Speaking, and no other sub-skill below 18 Pearson PTE Academic UKVI or Academic 65 Overall with 65 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 59 and no other sub-skill below 59. Pre-sessional 10-week course requirement: IELTS UKVI or Academic 5.5 Overall with no sub-skill below 5.5 TOEFL iBT 72 Overall with 20 in Speaking and no other sub-skill below 18 Pearson PTE Academic UKVI or Academic 59 Overall with no sub-skill below 59
For the latest information on demonstrating your English proficiency for those whose first language is not English, please see our language requirements .
https://www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/study/taught-masters/standard-elq/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For fees for entry in 2026, please view the course listing on our website.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL