What will I learn?

Overview

Learn how to encourage creativity via the arts and understand the variety of roles for the arts in education, how they can benefit other areas of the curriculum and how they can promote inclusion
Gain a thorough grounding in education research, theory and practice
Experience creative arts in action through visits to arts education settings such as schools and galleries and interactions with cultural organisations that collaborate with us
Specialise in visual art, music, dance or drama, or take an interdisciplinary approach
Network and learn new skills through workshops with performing arts companies, and craft-focused workshops

Careers

The flexibility of this programme means it is ideal for students from a range of subject, professional and career backgrounds including teachers, lecturers, administrators, education advisors, or other related professions.

Students considering an academic career and progression to PhD are advised to undertake the MSc Educational Research.

Graduate destinations

The University has an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and our students compete very successfully in the employment market. Our graduates have gone on to a range of careers in the UK and overseas with examples given below.

Which department am I in?

Education

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees

拢24,300.00 (26,47,636) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

St Luke's Campus

Heavitree Road,

Exeter,

Devon,

EX1 2LU, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

For admission to the programme we would normally expect that you hold a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area such as social sciences, humanities or education. While we normally only accept applicants who meet this criteria, if you have a high 2:2 or equivalent, are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application. IELTS: Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section. TOEFL: Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.