Entry requirements
Qualifications
Provide evidence of prior study at IQF level 6, normally in the form of a good honours degree (usually an upper second class honours or above), or equivalent.
Demonstrate readiness and potential ability to study at master’s level.
The personal statement
In this section, you should explain your rationale, and motivation for studying the Education MA, and include details of your educational interests, and some relevant context about this.
You may include examples of your academic and professional interests in the field of education, of relevant professional experience, as well as examples of potential areas of interest and study related to the modules.
It is vital that this is written in an appropriate professional tone. Applications will only be considered if the personal statement is complete.
Making your application
You are strongly encouraged to submit your application as early as possible to ensure that pre-course preparations can be made. As the course begins in early September, applications should be received before the end of July.
In considering each individual applicant for admission to the course, tutors will seek evidence of academic qualifications alongside a strong rationale and capacity to engage with the course, and of personal and educational experiences that provide indications of ability to meet the demands of the two-year blended course.
If your application is successful, you will be invited to interview which will provide an opportunity to further explore your rationale for study and to discuss elements of your personal statement. Interviews are via Microsoft Teams.
Recognition of prior learning
Masters (level 7) credits which have been achieved through previous study may be used for entry to the course.
Postgraduate certificates studied at the University of Brighton and other institutions can include 60 level 7 credits, some of which may be considered for entry to the course.
Credits must have been earned sufficiently recently for them to be deemed ‘current’. This will be judged in relation to their subject matter and disciplinary context but would normally have been awarded no more than five years prior to your application.
Claims for recognition of prior learning will be considered in line with university guidance and each applicant will be considered on their individual merits.
Prospective candidates will be asked to contact the Admissions Tutor to discuss these options.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing and no less than 6.0 in all other components.