Master's degrees from the Department of Education
Find out more about our education courses and explore why Bath is a great place to study your master’s degree
Which course is right for me?
Our postgraduate courses explore a range of national and international education issues. We offer a mixture of campus-based and distance learning courses.
MA International Education and Globalisation (IEG)
This master's focuses on the intersection between international education and globalisation, enabling you to study the overlap between these two important yet challenging concepts.
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
If you are working - or aspiring to work - in the field of teaching English as an international language, this course could be for you. Learn how to teach English to those with a different first language.
MA Education
This is a flexible part-time distance learning course designed for those working or aspiring to work in the education sector. You can choose from four study pathways.
PG Certificate in International Education
This is a flexible part-time distance learning course that explores education in an international context, including curriculum issues, culture and international schools.
What it's like to study with us
In this webinar, staff from our Department of Education talk about our range of master's courses, and living and studying in Bath.
Why study at Bath?
Highly ranked in independent league tables, we are known for excellence in teaching and research, a superb student experience, and providing outstanding preparation for the workplace.
- More than 90% of Bath's research was classed as world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF)
- Bath was named University of the Year in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
- Bath was ranked the 2nd safest university town or city in England and Wales in 2023 by the Complete University Guide

Join a vibrant department
Our Department of Education conducts research and delivers courses to further our understanding of a range of education-related issues nationally and internationally.
Our academics are focussed on research that matters now. From exploring education and education-related fields in China and East Asia, to education as and for epistemic, environmental and transitional justice to enable sustainable development.
As part of the department, you will have access to several research clusters that provide insight into key areas of education.
Find out more about the department
Talk to us live
We love talking to students who might be interested in one of our master's course. That's why we hold several events throughout the year giving you the chance to ask your questions via our virtual online platform.
Both academics and our student ambassadors will be available to answer your questions on anything from living in Bath, to course structure. Why not join us for our next event?
Register for a virtual open day
Get in touch
If you have any questions about our courses, you can contact our admissions team.