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University of Glasgow: Education
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Education View department profile |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk/education |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
- Earning your online master’s will help you to further your career in education. Our programme is built to help you expand upon your professional experiences and personal interests while deepening your understanding of education. Within an international online learning community, you'll analyse and discuss leading research, current practices and relevant policies in education.
- This online education master’s programme equips graduates to provide the best opportunities for all students through insights into the learning process and the policies and practices involved in education. Glasgow’s online master’s in Education offers three pathways for specialisation:
- Adult Education: psychological and international perspectives in adult education
- Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy
- Inclusive and Special Education
- Choose from our different study routes in order to tailor your studies to match your experiences and your career goals.
- The University of Glasgow’s School of Education has been ranked within the top 50 in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019.
- The University of Glasgow's School of Education ranked 8th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024).
- You'll learn from lecturers at the forefront of educational research, as 90% of research by our School of Education is assessed as world-leading and internationally excellent – Research Excellence Framework 2021.
- The University of Glasgow ranked 1st in the UK for Education by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
- As well as being able to tailor your learning to fit your lifestyle, studying on this programme also means you don't have to sacrifice your current career to pursue a new one.
- Please note that this degree is not a teaching qualification.
The MSc Education programme will challenge your preconceived notions of education. Embrace the opportunity to learn from your professors and classmates; you won’t regret it." – Dawn Cunningham Hall, Online MSc Education Graduate
The duration of this programme is 2.5 years - 6 years taken on a part-time basis.
With this programme you can choose your own specialist pathway. After completing the core courses in years one and two, you will be able to undertake a further two optional courses (one in each year). If you wish to specialise your studies according to the pathways available, you would choose the specific courses relating to that subject area:
- Adult Education
- Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy
- Inclusive and Special Education
Alternatively, you can tailor the programme to suit your career goals by opting for a general pathway. For this you will be able to choose from any of the optional courses available from the three different pathways. You will also complete a dissertation in year 3. This will reflect your research interests.
The University of Glasgow specially adapts programmes to the online format. You will attend interactive lectures, seminars and individual tutorials. You will also build important connections with fellow students by taking part in project and teamwork.
Our expert staff will assess your progression through each course in a variety of ways. This may include essays, discussions, blogs, online presentations, interactive quizzes, assignments or group work. Details of these assignments are found in your induction.
To discover more about the programme watch our programme overview webinar with the programme director or visit our articles section for more information.
For more detailed information on our courses, click the links below.
Year 1
Take 2 x 20 credit core courses and 1 x 20 credit specialist pathway course
Core courses
- MODERN EDUCATIONAL THINKING
- EDUCATION POLICY AND THE POLITICS OF EDUCATION
Optional courses (select one)
- THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULT LEARNING (ONLINE LEARNING)
- CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT AND PEDAGOGY: UNDERSTANDING LEARNERS
- EDUCATION FOR ALL: INCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION
Year 2
Take 2 x 20 credit core courses and 1 x 20 credit specialist pathway course
Core courses
- PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF RESEARCH
- RESEARCH APPLICATION
Optional courses (select one, based on your chosen specialist pathway)
- INTERNATIONAL ISSUES IN ADULT EDUCATION (DISTANCE)
- CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT AND PEDAGOGY: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES
- WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Year 3
1 x 60 credit dissertation
- EDUCATION DISSERTATION
The MSc Education has sharpened my ability to think critically about educational theory, policy, and practice. This is essential in my Assistant Registrar role at a community college in British Columbia, Canada, as I collaborate with departments across the institution to effect positive change for our students.” – Dawn Cunningham Hall, Online MSc Education Graduate
Programme outcomes
- Critically analyse educational policy, practice, theory and research in specific contexts and settings.
- Critically reflect upon the practical application of educational policy, theory and research.
- Identify and evaluate relevant academic material for use in assignments, discussion and debate.
- Using a range of sources, assemble, analyse and critique current research relevant to your contexts and use this to identify areas for your own enquiries in assignments, discussion and debate.
- Debate issues with peers from similar and different contexts.
The fact that our online MSc in Education offers three pathways enables you to tailor your studies to your unique experiences and career goals. These options are designed to provide students with the skills required to follow a choice of careers, including education counsellor, instructional coordinator and school principal.
The online education master’s opens up a raft of positions, from primary and secondary schooling to adult education and educational leadership. It is perfect for teachers and lecturers, pre-PhD or -EdD students and a range of other education professionals keen to start or further their careers. Current students work as teachers, lecturers, university administrators and support staff, heads of department, head teachers, assistant principals and directors. For more information, read our article on where an online MSc in Education can take you.
The research emphasis of online MSc Education programme has given me a lens through which to evaluate processes and procedures and make data informed decisions. I have recently been accepted to the Research Ethics Board at my institution, where I will have opportunities to apply this knowledge and influence institutional research initiatives." – Dawn Cunningham Hall, Online MSc Education Graduate
MSc
The University of Glasgow’s School of Education is an ambitious, major international research-led institution with traditional roots in Scottish higher education. We invest in the future of education through world-class research that advances knowledge and practice. Respected for contributions to policy and practice, our teaching and research benefits from strong partnerships with education communities.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world and the School of Education is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen.
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