What postgraduate routes are available after an undergraduate education degree?
After an undergraduate education degree, postgraduate routes can include a taught master's in education or a specialist area, a postgraduate certificate or diploma, teacher-training or licensure study where required, and research degrees such as an MPhil or PhD. Related fields may include educational leadership, special educational needs, counselling, or education policy, subject to entry requirements.
Key points
- A master's may be academic, professional, or focused on a specific area of education.
- A postgraduate teaching qualification may be relevant if the undergraduate degree does not itself confer teacher registration or licensure.
- Research degrees are suitable for students interested in producing original research or pursuing academic and research careers.
- Some courses may require relevant experience, a particular subject background, professional registration, or evidence of research ability.
Things to check
- Available routes and admissions requirements vary by country, university, professional regulator, and the content of the undergraduate degree; check official course information.