UK · Master's
King's College London
MA Education
King's College London
Course Overview
King's College London's MA Education is delivered through the School of Education, Communication and Society — one of the UK's most research-intensive education faculties, consistently top-ranked in the QS subject tables. The one-year programme lets you build a flexible pathway from optional modules in curriculum and pedagogy, education policy, language and literacy, technology in education, and international and comparative education, anchored by a research methods core and a 60-credit dissertation. Teaching takes place at the Waterloo and Strand campuses on the South Bank, putting you minutes from the UK's policy and research institutions.
Sri Lankan applicants — practising teachers, lecturers, and education graduates from Colombo, Peradeniya, Kelaniya, Open University, and the National Institute of Education — choose this MA to move into curriculum design, education leadership, policy analysis, and research roles. An English-medium Bachelor's degree from a Sri Lankan university typically secures an IELTS waiver via an MOI letter. Graduates qualify for the UK Graduate Route (2-year post-study work visa), opening roles in UK schools, EdTech firms, and education charities. Returnees route into senior positions at international schools (Colombo International, Gateway, Lyceum, Elizabeth Moir), the National Institute of Education, British Council Sri Lanka, and university lecturing posts.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree (Honours) at 2:1 equivalent in education, social sciences, humanities, or a relevant discipline — Sri Lankan first or upper-second class equivalent.
- check_circle Relevant teaching or education-sector experience strengthens the application but is not mandatory for all pathways.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants from Colombo, Peradeniya, Kelaniya, Open University, and NIE with strong transcripts are competitive.
- check_circle Personal statement outlining academic interests and career goals, plus two references.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (minimum 6.5 in each band) — King's 'Band C' requirement.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall with minimum sub-scores.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 69 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's degree was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan English-medium graduates qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (£) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, international) | £32,000 | Rs. 12,800,000 |
| Living Expenses in London (12 months) | £15,800 | Rs. 6,320,000 |
| Visa, IHS Surcharge & Books | £1,800 | Rs. 720,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | £49,600 | Rs. 19,840,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
MA Education graduates qualify for the UK Graduate Route (2-year post-study work visa, 3 years for PhD). King's education graduates move into curriculum and policy roles, EdTech (Pearson, Twinkl, Century Tech), education consultancy, NGOs, and doctoral study. Median UK education-sector graduate salary £28,000-£38,000. Sri Lankan returnees route into leadership and curriculum roles at international schools (Colombo International, Gateway, Lyceum, Elizabeth Moir, OKI), the National Institute of Education, British Council Sri Lanka, and lecturing posts at Colombo, Kelaniya, NSBM, and SLIIT.
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