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Studying in the UK is a dream for many around the world. As students or professionals, they’re drawn to its world-class universities located in its iconic cities – the most vibrant of which is Birmingham. It is the UK’s second-largest city, the youngest city in Europe, and home to a student population of over 65,000.
Birmingham is boisterously diverse all year round, with various cultural celebrations filling its social calendar. It starts with the Lunar New Year, which brings the Chinese Quarter alive and attracts 30,000 visitors to experience dancing dragons, folk music, street food, and fireworks. Then, it’s Ramadan, with over 50 local breaking fast events held, and more celebrations by diasporas from South Asia to Africa.
All these make the University of Birmingham the ideal place for those seeking an education where your career comes first.
The university is listed as the most targeted UK university by top graduate employers (High Fliers report, The Graduate Market 2024) and one of the top 100 universities in the world (QS Rankings), with its School of Education ranked 64th in the world and 11th in the UK.
Birmingham is globally recognised as an affordable and welcoming city for international students, offering accessible accommodation, public transport, and diverse lifestyle options. Source: University of Birmingham
Tailored programmes to shape the future of education
Students looking to deepen their understanding of education or use research, theory and practice to build a fairer education system for a globalised world can take the MA in Education programme which can be tailored to your passions and career goals.
“The modules on Curriculum Design, Planning, and Social Justice laid a strong foundation for my future work in curriculum development and management,” graduate Trong Nguyen says. “I gained extensive knowledge of educational theories through lectures and had the chance to apply these insights in seminars and assignments.”
Tianyi Liu, another MA Education graduate, agrees. “During the course, we had the opportunity to critically examine the position and problems of education in the process of globalisation and to learn about the richness of the profound proposition of how school improvement is measured,” Liu says.
For those interested in teaching English, the MSc in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) programme is an ideal choice. Designed to equip students with practical language teaching skills and insights into education’s broader challenges, the MSc has transformed many students into TESOL professionals and researchers.
As if being based in diverse Birmingham isn’t enough, you can join the School of Education’s MOSAIC Group for Research on Multilingualism and apply for a four-week grant overseas placement or summer/winter school through the Turing Scheme grant.
But what MSc in TESOL students love most can be found right on campus itself: supportive faculty members. Students three contact hours a week each semester and dedicated guidance from a personal tutor and dissertation supervisor.
“Having knowledgeable and motivating teaching faculty is invaluable for my academic journey,” says Hailin Zhang, an MSc TESOL Education student. “As a Chinese student, I’ve benefited from interacting with a diverse community of students and teachers. This has broadened my perspective on teaching and learning languages in an international context.”
The newly enhanced MA Educational Leadership and Management is another standout option for those seeking a rewarding career in educational leadership. By taking modules such as Education Policy, Governance and Regulation, Leadership and Management in Education, and Assessing and Improving School Performance, students gain expertise in critical analysis and evidence-based learning. An engaging mix of lectures, seminars, and online tools paired with mixed learning assessment methods ensures a solid preparation for a successful career in leadership.
The University of Birmingham’s School of Education offers a globally relevant, tailored curriculum that prepares international students for successful careers in education worldwide. Source: University of Birmingham
Support for international students
The University of Birmingham supports its international student community thoroughly. There are dedicated services such as visa advice, language support, and access to internships and job placements. The university’s Academic Skills Centre, Birmingham International Academy, and Personal Academic Tutor provide even more personalised guidance.
It’s just as important to belong as it is to ace a programme – which is why the university encourages students to be part of various clubs, societies, and events. These are great ways to make new friends and connect with its Global Alumni network of over 101,000. Although these graduates are all around the world, they’re always ready to help with career development, networking, and support.
From your first day through graduation and beyond, the School of Education puts your success first — just ask Nguyen.
“These experiences significantly benefited me during my job search at the end of my programme,” Nguyen says. “As a result, I am now working as a Curriculum Data Officer at a UK university after graduating.”
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