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  • The other interns are an amazing source of support as we can share stories with each other and turn to each other for our opinions on certain things. The tutors in the department are also a great help and are available for you to meet whenever you need them.

    Bethany Graham
  • MSc in Educational Assessment

    All the instructors are very knowledgeable and bring a wealth of expertise to the course. Having the opportunity to learn from some of the leading assessment experts in the country and around the world is an invaluable experience.

    Anjini Datt

  • The Department’s emphasis on real-world engagement has significantly shaped my academic interests and career aspirations. It’s an intellectually stimulating environment for any educational and linguistic researcher.

    Nuo (Richard) Chen Nuo (Richard) Chen

    Director’s Welcome

    As Director of Graduate Studies, I am very proud of the exciting intellectual community that we enjoy here at the Department of Education. 

    Our Department has been in existence for more than 100 years, and is an integral part of the University’s Social Sciences Division, one of the largest groupings of social scientists in Europe. 

    We offer a set of internationally recognised MSc courses, including a number of innovative part-time programmes for professional educators, and an ‘outstanding’ PGCE.  We also have a thriving doctoral programme, with around 120 doctoral students who work closely with the Department’s academic staff and its research groups. 

    We think we have a great deal to offer to students keen to learn and research in Education. Click on the relevant programmes below to read about what we provide for taught courses and research students. We look forward to hearing from you. 

    Associate Professor Victoria Elliott, Director of Graduate Studies

    Velda Elliott

    Courses

    These courses are open for entry in Autumn 2025.

    Postgraduate Diploma
    PGDip in English as an Additional Language
    Postgraduate Diploma
    PGDip in Early Childhood Education
    Master's
    MSc in Educational Assessment
    Master's
    MSc in Learning and Teaching
    Master's
    MSc in Medical Education
    Master's
    MSc in Teacher Education

    Educational Citizenship Scholarships

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    Why Study at the Department?

    We are an open, welcoming, international and diverse community which is reflected in the friendly and strong links between students and staff and the connections we make between one another.
    World leading researchers
    Our teaching work is done by academics who are leaders and experts in their research fields and are able to bring the latest thinking, knowledge and research to the courses we offer.
    Rated outstanding and #1 in the REF
    Our PGCE course is rated outstanding by Ofsted and our research is highly rated. We are regarded as one of the top education departments in the UK and teach to the rigorous standards expected by the University of Oxford.
    Carefully designed courses
    Our courses are designed for you and the careers you are choosing to follow. If you are working towards a vocational career the PGCE and our specialist Masters are practical and focus on learning how to teach.