MSc Education

Study MSc Education at the University of Bristol and shape the future of education in a global, digital world. The MSc Education at the University of Bristol is a one-year full-time or two or three year part-time, internationally recognised master’s degree in education designed for ambitious graduates who want to specialise, upskill, and accelerate their careers in education and related fields worldwide. Combining world-leading research, applied learning, and flexible interdisciplinary study, the programme equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to rapid global change in education systems including digital transformation, AI in education, internationalisation, education policy reform, and growing demand for inclusive and high-quality education. The programme is delivered by the University of Bristol’s School of Education, recognised globally for academic excellence: Top 50 in the world for Education (QS World University Rankings by Subject and Times Higher Education 2026) 3rd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025) 90% of the School’s research assessed as either 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (REF 2021) You will benefit from a diverse learning environment UK and internationally, where students work with academics who are shaping international debates in education, policy, technology, and learning sciences. Teaching is research-led and practice-focused, ensuring that graduates engage with the latest thinking while developing skills directly applicable to real-world contexts.

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any discipline. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have a relevant postgraduate qualification. If you have one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing a relevant postgraduate qualification.