MA Education with Placement Year
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Fantastic local connections: Benefit from our strong partnerships with over 300 schools and training providers across Hertfordshire, London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Cambridgeshire. Employment prospects: Graduates often secure promotions with their current employer and many venture into research, advisory, or policy-making roles. Excellent student learning experience: We are proud to have ranked 10th for education and teaching in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024).
Key highlights
- Partnerships with over 300 schools and training providers across the region
- Includes a placement year alongside master's-level study
- Ranked 10th for education and teaching in PTES 2024
- Graduates often secure promotions with their current employer
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject; or above
- GCSE: 4 — to include English Language
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Education researcher
- Education adviser
- Education policy officer
- School leader
- Curriculum leader
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,310 | International: £20,950
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
Ready to start?
Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.