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Study Details: Duration: MSc in Education, 2.5 years
Start dates – January, April, and September
Advance your career in education
The University of Glasgow recognises the need for quality teachers, this online MSc Education is perfect for teachers, pre-PhD or -EdD students and education professionals keen to further their careers around their existing commitments. Our focus on research and high-level teaching from expert faculty will ensure you are best placed to further your career in education. Delivered by the School of Education, ranked 1st in the UK for Education by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and ranked 6th in the UK for Education by The Complete University Guide 2025.
Create your own path
This online programme offers a choice of optional pathways, letting you tailor your studies to your unique experiences and career goals. Choose from adult education, inclusive and special education or curriculum assessment and pedagogy – it’s up to you. You can also opt for a general pathway, selecting different courses from across the three routes. These options are designed to provide the skills needed to support career development in this field.
Open up your career options
By giving you insights into the learning process and the current policies, practices, issues and trends in education, our online MSc Education opens up a raft of positions from primary and secondary schooling to adult education and educational leadership.
“I chose the MSc Education online programme to complete a specialisation in adult education. Professionally, this programme taught me valuable skills in policy and theory analysis that have expanded my understanding of education. Personally, this programme gave me increased confidence in my ability to understand complex problems and advocate for systemic change.” – Dawn Cunningham Hall, Online MSc Education Graduate
Career Opportunities
Top education jobs for our students
100% online, interactive learning
Studying online means you don’t have to sacrifice your current career in order to pursue a new one. You would be able to access our interactive resources from anywhere and at any time; this includes videos, interactive quizzes and discussions – resources dedicated to helping you to learn and achieve your career goals. At the University of Glasgow you can further your ambitions without compromising your current commitments.
Curriculum
Duration: MSc in Education, 2.5 years
Year 1
Take 2 x 20 credit core courses and 1 x 20 credit specialist pathway course
Core courses
Optional courses (select one)
Year 2
Take 2 x 20 credit core courses and 1 x 20 credit specialist pathway course
Core courses
Optional courses (select one, based on your chosen specialist pathway)
Year 3
1 x 60 credit dissertation
Entry requirements
2:1 degree or equivalent from a recognized institution
Rankings
International students
Applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band
Please note that this degree is not a teaching qualification
Join an institution where ambitious people are driven to succeed. Study our online postgraduate course and start changing the world today.
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