The normal entry requirement is a good first degree or its equivalent, plus two years relevant professional experience. It is equivalent to 120 credits at level 1 and 15 credits at level 2 of an undergraduate degree. It too is franchised to four associated colleges in the region. Research Research opportunities are available in each of the academic areas mentioned above. The School is also a major contributor to research centres such as The Centre for Language in Education, The Centre for Research in Mathematics Education, Centre for Biography and Education, Centre for Media Education and The Centre for Research in Education Marketing.
Students normally resident overseas generally attend as full-timers.
The School offers a systematic research training programme, which has ESRC mode A recognition. A taught MPhil in Research Methodology is now available. This is a course for professionals in Education and Training, designed to develop a broad range of research skills. It provides an opportunity to obtain a higher research degree by both coursework and dissertation. It provides an opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree by a combination of coursework and thesis.