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University of Glasgow: School of Education

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.
Sustainable Development Goals
The University of Glasgow is committed to contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our postgraduate programmes will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to make a meaningful impact on our global society. As part of our postgraduate community, you'll have the opportunity to delve into the most pressing global challenges facing humanity and the natural world.
School of Education rankings and accolades
- Subject top 100: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
- Subject top 50: QS World University Rankings 2023
- 8th in UK: Complete University Guide 2024
- Ranked 6th in UK (THE Research Power score) in REF2021
Postgraduate taught degrees
Our diverse portfolio of postgraduate programmes highlights the school's expertise in adult education, community and cultural engagement, language and literacies, professional studies in teaching and education, and educational policy and leadership.
- Adult Learning, Community Development & Youth Work, MEd
- Children's Literature & Literacies, MEd
- Education for Sustainable Futures in Adult, Community & Youth Contexts, MSc
- Education (Primary), PGDE
- Education (Secondary), PGDE
- Education, Public Policy & Equity, MSc
- Education Online, MEd
- Educational Studies, MSc / MEd
- Education in Museums & Heritage IntM
- Inclusive Education: Research, Policy & Practice, MEd
- International & Comparative Education, MSc
- Museum Education, MSc (campus and online programmes available)
- Psychological Studies (conversion), MSc
- TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages, MSc / MEd
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Our two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters allow you to gain an international student experience by studying with the University of Glasgow and its consortium partners across Europe and further afield. Prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available for well-qualified applicants.
- Children's Literature, Media & Cultural Entrepreneurship, IntM
- Education for Museums & Heritage, IntM
- Education Policies for Global Development, IntM
Postgraduate research opportunities
We have a thriving community of postgraduate research students, from both the United Kingdom and overseas, and our research staff are leading experts in their fields. The research of the School is organised into four research and teaching groups which host specialist research centres, networks and hubs.
- Culture, Literacies, Inclusion & Pedagogy
- Education Leadership & Policy
- Pedagogy, Praxis & Faith
- People, Place & Social Change
For more information
education-pgt@glasgow.ac.uk
glasgow.ac.uk/education
Available courses
- Academic Practice (MEd)
- Adult Education, Community Development and Youth Work (MEd/PgDip)
- Adult Education for Social Change (International Master) (IntM)
- Childhood Practice (MEd/PgDip)
- Children's Literature and Literacies (MEd)
- Children's Literature, Media and Culture (International Master) (IntM)
- Children’s Literature, Media & Cultural Entrepreneurship (IntM)
- Education (MSc)
- Educational Leadership (MEd)
- Educational Studies (MSc)
- Education for Sustainable Futures in Adult, Community and Youth Contexts (MSc)
- Education in Museums and Heritage (IntM)
- Education Policies for Global Development (International Master) (IntM)
- Education (Primary) (Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE))
- Education (Primary) (Dumfries Campus) (Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE))
- Education, Public Policy and Equity (MSc)
- Education (Secondary) (Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE))
- Inclusive Education: Research, Policy and Practice (PgCert/PgDip)
- In Headship (PgDip)
- International and Comparative Education (MSc)
- Into Headship (PgCert)
- Leadership and Learning (PgCert)
- Middle Leadership and Management in Schools (PgCert)
- Museum Education (MSc)
- Professional Practice with PGDE (MEd)
- Psychological Studies (conversion) (MSc)
- Religious Education by Distance Learning (CREDL) (Cert)
- TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MSc)
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