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    Education (MSc)

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    Cardiff, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £30,700.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    70%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits

    Education (MSc) at Cardiff University is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Cardiff, GB. Tuition is £30,700.

    About the program

    The program covers key challenges in education, exploring connections between education and social institutions from a comparative perspective, with focus on primary and secondary education but applicable to other levels. It addresses issues like relevance, efficiency, inclusion, curricular design, globalization effects, and research in teaching and learning.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Ed Education Studies 2026: 201–250

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    Deadlines

    Term 2026
    Aug 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 90
    IELTS
    optional
    Min overall score of 6.5 with 6.0 in all subskills

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £13,469.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Education (MSc) at Cardiff University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Education (MSc) at Cardiff University is £30,700 across 180 required credits.
    Is Education (MSc) at Cardiff University online or in-person?
    Education (MSc) at Cardiff University is offered in-person.
    How long does Education (MSc) at Cardiff University take to complete?
    Education (MSc) at Cardiff University is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Education (MSc) at Cardiff University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 honours degree
    How competitive is Education (MSc) at Cardiff University?
    Education (MSc) at Cardiff University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 70%.