Educational Research MSc
University of Exeter
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OverviewYou’ll acquire general social science research skills that can be used in different contexts and applied to a variety of problemsOpportunities to specialise in a particular field of education within a research preparation frameworkRelevant to students who are interested in doctoral research or wish to develop their educational research knowledge and skills or study a specific area of educationYou will join an active and vibrant research community studying with some of the leading ...Read more

Overview

  • You’ll acquire general social science research skills that can be used in different contexts and applied to a variety of problems
  • Opportunities to specialise in a particular field of education within a research preparation framework
  • Relevant to students who are interested in doctoral research or wish to develop their educational research knowledge and skills or study a specific area of education
  • You will join an active and vibrant research community studying with some of the leading scholars in their disciplines and be taught by senior staff who are all engaged in educational research
  • You will be equipped with a range of academic, personal and professional skills that will prepare you confidently for employment, future study or training for professional practice

Careers

Our postgraduate programmes are designed to give you career progression in your specialist educational area of choice and completion of this programme can lead to a variety of research roles within educational and social science fields.

On completion, you will be equipped with a range of academic, personal and professional skills that will prepare you confidently for employment, future study or training for professional practice. Career Zone provides support including skills training, internships, jobs vacancies, employment fairs advice and help for you to progress in your chosen path. For more information on careers support at Exeter, see our postgraduate employment and professional development webpages.

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58/101
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What students say
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Sharon
12 Dec 24

The school's environment and location are great, and the school's support is in place. The staff are very friendly. The overall experience is very good. I highly recommend..Read more

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TIAN
12 Dec 24

The academic atmosphere of the school is very good, the learning environment is good, the teachers and students are very friendly. I have learned a lot in school and I am very..Read more

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Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree with 53% or above in a relevant area such as social sciences, humanities or management, and to have demonstrable interest in educational research. If you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant teaching experience, we would welcome your application.

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£10,800 per year

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£22,700 per year

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£22,700 per year

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The school's environment and location are great, and the school's support is in place. The staff are very friendly. The overall experience is very good. I highly recommend...
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The academic atmosphere of the school is very good, the learning environment is good, the teachers and students are very friendly. I have learned a lot in school and I am very...
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University of Exeter
Heavitree Road Exeter Devon EX1 2LU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St James' Park   0.4 miles away

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