University of Glasgow: AI in Education
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Education View department profile |
| Web | www.gla.ac.uk/schools/education |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our cutting-edge Masters is designed to meet the growing global demand for AI-literate educators, leadership, innovators and policy leaders. Critically examine the ethical, creative, cultural and pedagogical implications of artificial intelligence. Be prepared to shape the future of education with insight, responsibility and confidence.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME - The programme’s foundational and core aim is to develop critical knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate and shape the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in education.
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You will engage deeply with the ethical, cultural and societal implications of AI, preparing you to lead responsible, ethical and human-centred approaches to an ever-more global and digital society.
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The programme offers a curriculum that blends pedagogy, policy, ethics, creativity, cultural studies, and research literacy, in which you will learn to question assumptions about technology, challenge dominant narratives, and construct nuanced, evidence-based perspectives.
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It provides high-impact professional learning for novice and experienced educators, and empowers you to become a confident digital leader in education.
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The programme will strengthen your ability to design, critique and apply AI-enhanced educational approaches rooted in robust social research methods.
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Courses draw from theory and practice through case studies, scenario analysis, creative experimentation, and engagement with contemporary AI tools.
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By the end of the programme, you will be well prepared for diverse roles in educational leadership, curriculum innovation, EdTech development, policy advocacy and analysis, and AI-enhanced teaching.
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The School of Education is a research leader with expertise in digital literacy, technology-enhanced learning, leadership, ethics, equity and inclusion.
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Education at Glasgow is ranked 3rd in the UK by the Good University Guide 2026, and 7th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Core courses AI – Creativity and Cultural Education AI – The good, the bad and the ugly: Ethics of AI in Education AI in Education – Pedagogy, Policy and Potential Introduction to Educational & Social Research Modern Educational Thought
Optional courses Advanced Educational Research Developing Literacies: An Inclusive Perspective Education, Race, Racism and Social Justice in a Global Society Educational Leadership and Management at System Level Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Research project Dissertation
CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates of the AI in Education MSc will be uniquely positioned to take advantage of rapidly expanding opportunities across the education, policy and EdTech sectors. The programme is designed for those who want to engage with and deepen their expertise and professional development in the ethical, pedagogical and creative dimensions of AI, supporting both current professionals and those aspiring to enter the field. You will develop the critical, ethical reflective and research-informed capabilities increasingly sought and needed by educational contexts and organisations navigating the integration of AI into learning, teaching and policy.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
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.
