📖Program Curriculum

Year 1 (2023/24)
All units in this programme are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/esu/assessment/annex/glossary.html

Unit name Unit code Credit points Status Teaching Block
Core Skills in Educational Research EDUCM5501 0 Mandatory TB-1
Understanding Educational Research EDUCM5502 20 Mandatory TB-1
Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences (SoE) EDUCM0005 20 Mandatory TB-2
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (GSoE) EDUCM0003 20 Mandatory TB-1
Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (GSoE) EDUCM0004 20 Mandatory TB-1
Dissertation EDUCM1900 60 Mandatory TB-4
Remaining 40 credit points from:
Cognitive Neuroscience and Classroom Practice EDUCM0078 20 Optional TB-2
Contemporary Perspectives on Learning EDUCM5918 20 Optional TB-1
Counselling Learners with Social Emotional and Mental Health Needs EDUCM0061 20 Optional TB-2
Creativity and the Curriculum EDUCM0083 20 Optional TB-2
Designing Technologies for Learning EDUCM0044 20 Optional TB-2
Developmental Psychology EDUCM5411 10 Optional TB-2
Education Inequality and Social Justice EDUCM0022 20 Optional TB-2
Education Policy in a Global Context EDUCM5202 20 Optional TB-1
How Educational Systems Can Respond to Diversity and Inclusion EDUCM0082 20 Optional TB-2
Language Testing and Assessment EDUCM5907 20 Optional TB-2
Managing People in Education EDUCM5204 20 Optional TB-2
Multivariate Statistical Methods in Education EDUCM5507 20 Optional TB-2
Supervised Individual Study (10 credit points MSc) EDUCM0041 10 Optional AYEAR
Supervised Individual Study (20 credit points MSc) EDUCM0040 20 Optional AYEAR
The Psychology of Individual Differences. EDUCM5410 10 Optional TB-2D
The Dynamics of Global Higher Education EDUCM0068 20 Optional TB-2
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences EDUCM0053 20 Optional TB-2D
Advanced Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences EDUCM0054 20 Optional TB-2
Brain Mind and Education EDUCM5404 20 Optional TB-1
Teaching and Learning in Mathematics EDUCM5301 20 Optional TB-1
Curriculum Design and Development in School Mathematics EDUCM5303 20 Optional TB-2
Controversial Issues in Special and Inclusive Education EDUCM5601 20 Optional TB-1
Quality and Improvement in Education EDUCM5207 20 Optional TB-1
Leading & Managing Change EDUCM0018 20 Optional TB-2
Education and International Development EDUCM0095 20 Optional TB-1
Education Peace and Sustainability EDUCM0094 20 Optional TB-2
Teaching and Learning with Technology EDUCM0043 20 Optional TB-1
Second Language Learning EDUCM5904 20 Optional TB-1
Educational Futures EDUCM0089 20 Optional TB-2
Climate Change and Education EDUCM0090 20 Optional TB-2
Expanding notions of Language EDUCM0091 20 Optional TB-2
MSc Educational Research 180

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

415 RMB

Tuition fee:

25,200 GBP per year

25,200 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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