Study in a vibrant research hub
The quality of our research was recognised in the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021), the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.
The University of Reading's Institute of Education is rated in the top quartile of education departments in the UK with 98% of our research being of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Education).
A programme for early and mid-career educators
Take the opportunity to invest in yourself and your practice. Whether you are at a crossroads in your career or want the opportunity to rethink your practice, our experts will help you to challenge your thinking as well as consolidating what you already know. We offer a range of pathways, allowing you to specialise if you have a particular interest. There are a variety of routes, including a part-time option, to enable you to study alongside work.
Routes through study
Our students come from a range of backgrounds and routes. Some have completed a PGCE in the past, but not all are qualified teachers. Students who study on the course come from a diverse range of professional backgrounds including education management, early years, special educational needs, primary or secondary schools and further education colleges, higher education, social policy and much more.
If you have studied a PGCE or PGCert with the University of Reading’s Institute of Education you will have 60 master's level credits which will be accepted towards your MA – these credits are valid for up to 10 years from when you completed the qualification. This can allow you to get your master’s in as little as two calendar years.
If you have studied a postgraduate programme elsewhere, your previous master’s level study can be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – this will be carried out on a case by case basis. For University of Reading academic staff, the University’s Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (Pg CAP) provides 60 credits which will be transferred towards your master’s. You will also be automatically accepted on to the programme.
If you would like to get experience of different settings or schools, the University’s Students in Schools programme is an excellent way to broaden your horizons.
Networks and impact
The reach and impact of our work are both local and global. Locally, we have close working relationships with over 400 schools; and globally, our research, consultancy and project work extends to countries as varied as China, Jamaica, the USA and Singapore.
Scholarships and alumni discount
University of Reading Excellence Scholarships
The University of Reading offers scholarships available to master's students. University of Reading Excellence Scholarships are open to both home and international MA Education applicants. Find out more about the University of Reading Excellence Scholarship
Alumni discount and scholarship
If you are an alum of the University of Reading, we are delighted to offer additional financial support to our alum who are continuing their studies with us.
Alumni Discount
We are delighted to offer a 20% discount on our Master's tuition fees to our alumni. Our Alumni Discount is applied as 20% reduction in annual tuition fees. There is no need to apply for the discount, as it is automatic applied for eligible students.
Alumni scholarship
The University of Reading Master's Alumni Scholarship is funded by alumni for alumni. The Scholarship is:
- worth £3000
- open to all University of Reading students who have completed or are about to finish an undergraduate programme
- designed to help contribute towards your living expenses and other study essentials.
Find out more about financial support available to Alumni
