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Which universities in the UK offer MS Education for a BA graduate and ₹20 lakhs budget?

22 Jun 2026 · Answered by Hardika Gautam · 2 min read
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Yes, a Rs.20L budget comfortably covers tuition for MA/MSc Education at several reputable UK universities. Anglia Ruskin starts at around Rs.16.5L and Middlesex goes up to Rs.19.8L. Note that living expenses of roughly Rs.11L for the year are separate and not covered within this budget.

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Your BA degree is a strong foundation for a Master's in Education in the UK - these programmes welcome graduates from any discipline, not just those with a prior background in teaching or education. At current exchange rates, Rs.20 lakhs is approximately GBP 18,000-18,500, which covers annual tuition at several well-regarded mid-range and modern UK universities. Just keep in mind that this budget addresses tuition only; your accommodation and living costs in the UK will run separately at roughly Rs.11 lakhs for the year.

Affordable UK Universities for MA/MSc Education (BA Graduate)

University

Programme

Annual Tuition (GBP)

Approx. Cost (INR)

Anglia Ruskin University

MA Education

~GBP 15,000

~Rs.16.5L

University of East London (UEL)

MA Education

GBP 15,000 - 17,500

~Rs.16.5L - Rs.19.2L

Middlesex University

MA Education

GBP 16,000 - 18,000

~Rs.17.6L - Rs.19.8L

St Mary's University, Twickenham

MA Education

~GBP 16,980

~Rs.18.7L

Admission Requirements for Indian BA Graduates

Requirement

Standard Expectation

Notes

Undergraduate Score

55% - 65% aggregate in BA

UEL requires 2:2 for education-related BAs, 2:1 for unrelated subjects

English Proficiency

IELTS 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)

Waiver possible if BA medium of instruction was English

Work Experience

Not required for general MA Education

1-2 years teaching experience needed for specialised tracks like TESOL

Application Documents

SOP, transcripts, 2 reference letters

SOP should clearly explain your motivation for education studies

My Advice

Anglia Ruskin and UEL are strong starting points if you want to keep tuition well under Rs.20L and still get a recognised UK degree. St Mary's in Twickenham is worth considering if you want a London-based experience with a slightly more specialised curriculum. One thing I always advise students on is to actively look for the automatic international scholarships many of these mid-tier universities offer - awards of GBP 1,000 to GBP 3,000 are common and can effectively bring your net tuition down by Rs.1-3L without a separate competitive application. Also plan your finances to show Rs.11L in savings for living costs when applying for your student visa.

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MID

MA in Education

Middlesex University

London · UK


Tuition/yr

£12.8k

Duration

12 mo

Intake(s)

Fall / Winter

Target
UNI

MA in Special Educational Needs

University of East London

London · UK


Tuition/yr

£16.6k

Duration

12 mo

Intake(s)

Winter / Fall

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UWE

PGCE with QTS in Primary (5-11) (School-based) *

UWE Bristol

Bristol · UK


Tuition/yr

£8.1k

Duration

12 mo

Intake(s)

Spring / Winter

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UWE

PGCE with QTS in Primary Early Years (3-7)

UWE Bristol

Bristol · UK


Tuition/yr

£15.8k

Duration

12 mo

Intake(s)

Fall / Winter

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UNI

MA in Education

University of Bedfordshire

Luton · UK


Tuition/yr

£16.9k

Duration

12 mo

Intake(s)

Winter / Fall

*Figures are approximate. Verify on official university websites before applying.

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