Studying
We have a long history of involvement in the field of education and offer a wide range of postgraduate and teacher training programmes, online and on-campus, working with students from all over the world. You will be taught by passionate and experienced educators, involved in cutting-edge research which sits at the forefront of educational knowledge and closely informs their practice. Specialist expertise includes teacher training; technology in education; educational leadership and management; special educational needs; creative arts in education; language and literacy; teaching English to speakers of other languages; and educational psychology.
You will join a friendly, vibrant, inclusive, and culturally diverse international community of students and staff. We take our students’ experience seriously and pride ourselves on our outstanding holistic support for all aspects of your studies, including transitioning into Masters’ study in education for the first time, and helping you to plan for, enhance and develop your future career prospects.
Read more from Professor Annabel Watson
Professor Annabel Watson
Director of Education and Student Experience
Our programmes
Teacher Training
Becoming a teacher will lead to an exciting and rewarding career. Quality teachers are highly sought after, and choosing the right teacher training programme is an important step in ensuring a successful career.
Postgraduate Taught
The School of Education offers a range and quality of graduate study options which are designed to meet the varying needs of both recent graduates and experienced educators and enhance your professional practice. The suite of programmes available provide opportunities to study major global trends, emerging ideas, and current debates in the field of education (e.g., MA International Education) or to specialise in a particular aspect of practice (e.g., Leadership and Management).
Postgraduate Taught Online
Our online programmes will enable you to direct and manage your learning by allowing you to study in your own time, around your other interests and commitments.
The latest digital learning technologies and careful course design enables us to foster an innovative, engaging and collaborative online study experience for all our students. You’ll work with students from all around the world contributing to online discussions and interactive activities with both experienced and specialist academic tutors and fellow students.
Whether you would like to advance your career, enhance your existing skillset or are interested in a change of direction in your professional life, the flexibility afforded by online learning ensures the popularity of these programmes.
- MSc Psychology Conversion Online
- MA Education Online
With pathways in- Educational Leadership Pathway
- Language and Literacy Pathway
- Special Education Needs Pathway
Postgraduate Research
A PhD in Education from the University of Exeter will enable you to gain an in-depth grounding in educational research methods through ESRC recognised training.
Our international community of researchers has an excellent record of winning external funding, and our research centres provide structure and support, promoting collaboration and impact. As an MPhil/PhD level student you will become part of a research-intensive School, studying with some of the leading scholars in their disciplines.
Level 7 Apprenticeship
Our Academic Professional Programme provides you with the support, information and signposting you will need in order to successfully progress your career and develop yourself as a member of staff at the University of Exeter. The programme is available as a continuing professional development (CPD) opportunity to all staff at the University of Exeter for whom Academic Practice (teaching and scholarship/research) is a key part of their role.
