International Education MA
Year of entry: 2026
Course length: 12 Months Full-Time | 24 Months Part-Time
Are you ready to take your passion for education to a global level? Our master’s courses in International Education offer an exciting opportunity to explore critical ideas, challenge assumptions, and gain the skills needed to lead in diverse educational and community settings around the world.
Designed for teachers and education professionals working across national and international contexts, these courses will help you build an international mindset, develop culturally responsive practices, and grow your confidence as a globally aware educator.
With four distinct specialist pathways, you can tailor your learning to your own interests and career goals, and benefit from expert support throughout your studies, including personalised dissertation supervision.
Customisation
Choose from a wide range of optional units covering topics such as educational leadership, TESOL, sustainability, and social justice. Course units may include practical teaching approaches, placements, and community engagement opportunities.
Top 10
Join a top ten UK university for Education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
A global cohort
Work with a truly international cohort of students and tutors at a top 20 most international university worldwide (Times Higher Education 2025).
Explore the pathways:
Nox, China
Nox graduated from The University of Manchester in December 2022 with an MA in International Education.
Now he work as an Environmental Sustainability Officer at The University of Manchester in a first-year placement within the Future Leaders Graduate Scheme.
"The skills I developed as a humanities student have really helped me transition into this role. Moreover, I am increasingly realising more and more that despite coming from a humanities background, which isn’t the traditional route for those working in Environmental Sustainability, nowadays, one of the most important topics in environmental sustainability is communication."
