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Develop a global perspective on education, policy and practice.

MA International Education explores how education systems, organisations and policies operate across different countries and contexts.

Designed for students, teachers and education professionals interested in the relationship between education and global development, the course examines contemporary issues affecting learners, educators and institutions around the world.

You will examine the changing role of universities and higher education systems within global society. Exploring themes such as policy, leadership, governance, internationalisation and student experience, you will consider the opportunities and challenges facing higher education institutions in different national and international contexts. This will help you develop a deeper understanding of how higher education responds to social, political and economic change.

The programme combines professional learning with critical scholarship, enabling you to connect theory, research and practice. Studying alongside an international cohort provides opportunities to learn from a wide range of educational experiences and perspectives, while developing a broader understanding of education in a globalised world.

You will examine key issues affecting education internationally, including educational policy, leadership, curriculum, teaching and learning, inclusion, development and educational reform. This will help you develop the analytical and research skills needed to engage with complex educational challenges across different contexts.

The course is suitable for educators, educational professionals, policymakers, administrators and graduates seeking careers in international education or related fields. It also provides a strong foundation for doctoral study and education-focused research careers.

• Develop participants' critical understanding of educational concepts and theories in order to enable an informed analysis of educational practices in international contexts.
• Develop participants' capacity to engage in research and to inform and develop their understandings and practices of education in international contexts.
• Raise participants' awareness of the influence of global, national, and local contexts upon education.
• Develop participants' professional knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to their prior and emerging professional interests.
• Enable participants to gain analytical skills that will help them to engage critically with education policies and practices across and within international contexts.

• Education has been a discipline of study at Manchester since 1890.
• We have more international students than any other UK university, with more than a quarter of the student body joining us from outside the EU.
• Choose from a wide range of optional units covering topics such as international development, educational leadership, TESOL, sustainability, and social justice. Many course units include practical teaching approaches, placements, and community engagement opportunities. Some restrictions may apply to optional unit choices to allow as many students as possible.
• Choose unique specialist pathways, with tailored modules and expert dissertation supervision:
  • MA International Education (Curriculum and Pedagogy)
  • MA International Education (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)
  • MA International Education (Higher Education)
  • MA International Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Important notice: factors affecting fieldwork and placements

The School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) recognises the value of fieldwork and placements. However, the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff remains our priority.

The School will assess on a regular basis the viability of any travel and fieldwork and communicate any significant changes to our students at the earliest possible opportunity.

The role of SEED

• changes to the rules and guidance on travel and activities implemented and published by the UK and overseas governments;
• a risk assessment conducted by or on behalf of the University identifying unmanageable risk;
• changes that enhance the educational value and student experience of the activity;
• changes to the situation of a placement provider (for example, which cause them to be unable to accept students);
• the unavailability of appropriate insurance cover;
• the unavailability of appropriate travel and accommodation and any significant changes to their financial costs;
• where fieldwork and placements are a compulsory element of the Programme, they will be replaced with something academically similar;
• where a trip or placement is not a compulsory element of the Programme, it may not be replaced.

We will consult with affected students at the earliest possible opportunity and explore the options available to them.

The duty of students

Preparation, attendance and conduct

Attendance at preparatory classes is a compulsory pre-requisite of the fieldwork and placements to ensure safety and learning outcomes are met.

Students who do not attend the compulsory preparatory classes may be prevented from participating in the fieldwork or placement. It is the duty of students to discuss any attendance issues with the field course or placement convenor.

Students are representatives of the university during their fieldwork or placement. Behaviour deemed by the convenor to be unacceptable may result in students being sent home.

Where a student is unable to attend or complete the fieldwork or placement (e.g. due to mitigating circumstances), is prevented from attending due to absence from compulsory preparatory classes, or returned home due to poor conduct:

• a suitable alternative assessment will be offered (as appropriate) to ensure that the programme ILOs are met, and that the student is not academically disadvantaged;
• the University accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred by the student in relation to the fieldwork or placement.

Immigration, passport and visa requirements

It is the responsibility of the individual student to ensure they have:

• a valid passport to enter the destination country (including sufficient months prior to expiry);
• a valid visa (where required) and comply with its requirements.

The School cannot guarantee that visas required for fieldwork or a placement will be granted by the relevant authority. Please note that countries may change their immigration and visa regulations at short notice.

Where a student is unable to attend fieldwork or a placement because they do not have the required visa or passport:

• a suitable alternative assessment will be offered to ensure that the programme ILOs are met and that the student is not academically disadvantaged;
• the University accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred by the student in relation to the fieldwork or placement.

You will study four course units in each semester, four of which are core to all students, one is core to this pathway, and three of which are optional.

The form of assessment varies by course unit; however, most involve a 3,000-word written assessment, which may be in the form of an essay, a critical review of literature, or a research report. Formative and summative feedback is provided.

The dissertation is the report of an empirical or conceptual research project investigation of an aspect of international education, and is 12,000 words in length.

"MA International Education at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ gives students opportunities to engage in various educational theories, ideas and concepts in an international context and put them into practice.

The courses are taught by world-leading researchers who are really patient and always willing to help students."

Jinxuan Song, MA International Education.

The course is taught by the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) which has its own Student Hub. Here you'll find all your teaching staff and support staff as well as a place to relax with fellow students.

MIE is based in the University's Ellen Wilkinson building, which is centrally located on the University's Oxford Road campus, close to the Main Library, Alan Gilbert Learning Commons and the Students' Union.