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    MSc in Education (Child Development and Education)

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    Oxford, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £40,710.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    16.67%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    18
    Cohort
    students
    £75.00
    App fee

    MSc in Education (Child Development and Education) at University of Oxford is a 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Oxford, GB. Tuition is £40,710.

    About the program

    The program covers theories and research on child development, including cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional aspects from infancy to late childhood, and their relevance to educational programmes, policies, and children's wellbeing in diverse contexts. It includes research methods training and a dissertation involving either fieldwork or secondary data analysis.

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT* including the 'Home Edition'(Institution code: 0490) 110 Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic (Institution code: 0713) 7.5 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £16,860.00
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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Education (Child Development and Education) at University of Oxford cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Education (Child Development and Education) at University of Oxford is £40,710.
    Is MSc in Education (Child Development and Education) at University of Oxford online or in-person?
    MSc in Education (Child Development and Education) at University of Oxford is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Education (Child Development and Education) at University of Oxford take to complete?
    MSc in Education (Child Development and Education) at University of Oxford is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Education (Child Development and Education) at University of Oxford?
    Per the program's published guidance: a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours
    How competitive is MSc in Education (Child Development and Education) at University of Oxford?
    MSc in Education (Child Development and Education) at University of Oxford reports an acceptance rate of approximately 16.67%.