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University of Stirling: Education
| Institution | University of Stirling View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Education |
| Web | www.stir.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Education is evolving. Digital learning, curriculum reform, and social injustice are major factors shaping education today. (University Business, July 2025).\ Our Masters in Education equips you with the knowledge to play your part in addressing these challenges. The course is suitable whether you’re already working in education or looking to switch careers to a non-teaching role in the sector.\ Develop impactful skills\ As you study our Education Masters degree you’ll learn about:
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different approaches to education around the world, and the philosophies that underpin them;
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the relationship between education and social justice, and how to approach it in your specific area of education;
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conducting research projects that get meaningful results;
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the impact of education policy and how policies can be developed to ensure better outcomes.
Specialise in key areas\ On our MSC Education you will study education philosophy, policy, social justice and research methods. You'll tailor your experience to specialise in digital education, climate change education, curriculum, or educational leadership. You can also combine modules from our different specialisms to focus in on the areas best suited to you. The course is completed with an in-depth original dissertation.\ A reputable leader in education\ Our Education Masters degree is delivered by experts with a reputation for excellence. Education at Stirling ranks top 15 in the UK by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. Our research in Education is also recognised as being in the top 20 in the UK for impact and research environment (REF 2021).\ Our staff contribute to global conversations about Education policy and practice, and will bring the latest ideas from the field into the classroom. We draw on case studies from contemporary education practice and policy from around the world. This ensures when you graduate with a Masters degree in Education from Stirling, you’re fully prepared for the next exciting step in your career.\ Each module also includes guest lectures from professionals in the field, visiting academics and key authors.
| postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 466655 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
Our Masters in Education is designed for established educationalists, aiming to advance their understanding of education, as well as those looking to convert their career to this field.
The University of Stirling has a strong reputation for the study of Education and we hold expertise in Digital Pedagogies, Leadership and Curriculum. Throughout this course, international scholarly perspectives are incorporated within learning and teaching, including blended learning and the inclusion of multilingual and translanguaging pedagogical practices.
The course will give you the opportunity to specialise in some of the most important fields in education: digital pedagogies, curriculum and leadership. You’ll be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to make identifiable contributions to public and private education spaces, including international government, research and practice.
You will study a compulsory diet of education philosophy, social justice, and policy, alongside research methods in the social sciences. You will also choose a modular pathway in either digital education, curriculum or leadership, or a combination of two modules from these pathways, completing your studies with a dissertation in a related topic of your choice.
The quality learning experiences offered by the MSc in Education are underpinned by international scholarly perspectives and approaches that enable you to facilitate and assimilate knowledge via your own and others’ cultural lenses and language practices.
| graduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 466655 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work experience are encouraged to apply. |
| Location | Stirling Grange Road Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
Our Masters in Education is designed for established educationalists, aiming to advance their understanding of education, as well as those looking to convert their career to this field.
The University of Stirling has a strong reputation for the study of Education and we hold expertise in Digital Pedagogies, Leadership and Curriculum. Throughout this course, international scholarly perspectives are incorporated within learning and teaching, including blended learning and the inclusion of multilingual and translanguaging pedagogical practices.
The course will give you the opportunity to specialise in some of the most important fields in education: digital pedagogies, curriculum and leadership. You’ll be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to make identifiable contributions to public and private education spaces, including international government, research and practice.
Under the expert guidance of our team of leading academics, you’ll develop a broad range of research skills. You’ll learn to design and plan research projects and collect, analyse, interpret and report qualitative and quantitative data. By the time you graduate you’ll have a deeper understanding of the theoretical, ethical, political and comparative aspects of carrying out educational research.
The course also covers digital methodologies, and you’ll be involved with cutting-edge research projects currently being carried out by staff in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
| graduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 466655 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work experience are encouraged to apply. |
| Location | Stirling Grange Road Stirling FK9 4LA |
The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).
That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer …
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