MSc Educational Research Methodology

The MSc Educational Research Methodology is a well-established and popular course. It introduces students to the wide range of tools and concepts that are necessary in educational research and seeks to provide students with the knowledge and abilities to undertake their own research and to evaluate the research of others.

This course is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as providing the high quality and comprehensive training that is required for educational research. The MSc serves as the first year of the '1 + 3' route of research training and DPhil, and may be funded by ESRC scholarships.

A particular feature of the course is that all students take part in a two-week ‘internship’ where they work in a research group within the department on ongoing research projects. During this time they experience some of the variety of activities that are an everyday part of doing educational research.

We welcome applications from students throughout the world who wish to benefit from this course and the various other benefits of the Oxford experience. While many of our students have teaching experience in schools or higher education, this is not in any way a requirement. We welcome students with backgrounds in social sciences and a range of other disciplines.

Oxford University and the Department of Education provide a stimulating academic and social environment for study.  The department itself is a friendly academic community where research and students are valued and supported.

The Course Team

Dr Chris Davies
Professor Anne Edwards
Dr Maria Evangelou
Professor John Furlong
Dr Geoff Hayward
Professor Ingrid Lunt 
Dr Vicki Murphy (Course Director)
Professor Terezinha Nunes
Professor Geoffrey Walford

The Programme Specifications can be downloaded here.