Postgraduate student profiles

Jahanavachandrika Kotha wearing a grey puffer coat and smiling

The support I have received with respect to academics or well-being is impeccable

Jahanavachandrika Kotha MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion)

Jahanavachandrika Kotha is developing confidence and independence as an International student in our city, which she finds both welcoming and beautiful.

Abbie Courtney-Smith taking a selfie and smiling

I highly recommend this programme for anyone interested in Psychology and Education!

Abbie Courtney-Smith MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion)

MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) alumna, Abbie Courtney-Smith, shares why the course was an excellent step towards her dream job as an Educational Psychologist.

Education graduate with harbour and skyscrapers in background

Seminar tutors were more than willing to review the lecture and answer every question with great patience

Jiayi Wei MA Education: Language and Education

Language and Education Masters graduate, Jiayi Wei, has been inspired to continue her studies in Education with plans to go on to study for a PhD.

Jingheng Li wearing his graduation gown

The improvement in critical thinking was one of the biggest gains I made on this programme

Jingheng Li MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion)

MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) graduate, Jingheng Li, found the course offered an incredible experience that helped him find his future direction.

Ada Fang stood outside the Houses of Parliament

I desire to be an educator who gives students positive values and shapes them into individuals with critical, creative thinking and positive values

Ada Fang MA Education: Language and Education

Ada is a resident tutor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong where she tries to instil in her students the positive values she gained on the course.

EDU - Sarah Holmes profile

The PT distance learning route was an ideal option for me as there is flexibility to manage study around work commitments and childcare at my own pace

Sarah Holmes MA Early Childhood Education (Distance Learning)

Sarah is currently working as a teaching assistant in a nursery class in the north-east of England. The MA Early Childhood Education course is enabling her to reflect on past experience, inform her current practice and develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of Early Childhood Education (and care) within local contexts against a global backdrop.

iPGCE student Raluca-Andreea Istrate

I would strongly recommend the course to anyone interested in education

Raluca-Andreea Istrate iPGCE/MA Education, Teaching and Learning

Raluca-Andreea currently works as a relief teacher at an international school in Singapore. Studying the course remotely has been a very positive experience. Raluca acknowledges how the diversity of the cohort offers different perspectives which enhances the learning experience.

Patty, MA ETL student,

The expertise and targeted support from my supervisors, and our dialogues around the module topics, have been invaluable

Salwa-Patricia Khalil MA Education, Teaching and Learning

As a result of studying on the iPGCE/MA ETL, Patty is excited to be embarking on her new teaching role next academic year.

Dorontine Berishaj by the sea

I consider myself lucky and privileged to have had the chance to be a part of this community

Dorontinë Berishaj MA Psychology and Education

Dorontinë feels that the MA Psychology and Education course has given her a clearer vision for her future endeavours in improving mental health support in her home-country’s schools and recognises the strong positive impact the staff have had on her through their availability, their willingness to go an extra step when they see fit and their professionalism in lectures and beyond.

Reshma Mirpuri

This program has exceeded my expectations and I feel incredibly proud of what I have accomplished

Reshma Mirpuri MA Early Childhood Education

Masters in Early Childhood Education student, Reshma Mirpuri, felt the course provided her with the skills that she needed as a researcher, the confidence to critically reflect research and practice in education and the ability to make connections between international frameworks and policies with those relevant to her local country.

Four students laughing while sat at a bench, outside the Students' Union

International Merit Scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.