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Education MSc: Online distance learning at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Course summary

Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to benefit from the outstanding educational experience that we are renowned for, without having to relocate to our campus. With a huge discrepancy in educational standards both nationally and internationally, there's a need for quality teachers and curriculum leaders. If you're committed to providing the best opportunities for all, this course is ideal. By giving you insights into the learning process and the policies and practices involved in education, our online Master of Science in Education will help you to further your career in education. Building on your professional experiences and personal interests, our programme will deepen your understanding of education. Within an international online learning community, you'll analyse and discuss leading research, current practices and relevant policies. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • The University of Glasgow's School of Education is ranked 1st in the UK (Complete University Guide 2021 and Times University Guide 2019).
  • Choose from our different study routes in order to tailor your studies to match your experiences and your career goals. These concentrations are as follows: psychological and international perspectives in adult education, assessment and pedagogy or inclusive and special education.
  • You'll learn from lecturers at the forefront of educational research, as our School of Education is ranked 6th in the UK for ‘Research Power’ – Research Excellence Framework 2014.
  • 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The duration of this programme is 2.5 years - 6 years taken on a part-time basis. For details on full-time options request more information to speak to an admissions representative. 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. 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. Throughout each course you will be assessed in a variety of ways which could include essays, discussions, blogs, online presentations, interactive quizzes, assignments or group work. Details of these assignments are found in your induction. Year 1 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 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 EDUCATION DISSERTATION CAREER PROSPECTS The fact that our online MSc in Education offers three pathways enables you 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.

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

To be accepted for this programme, you must have at least a 2:1 degree or equivalent from a recognised institution. We may consider applicants who fall below the academic requirement where relevant work experience can be demonstrated. When submitting your application, please include: A curriculum vitae AND A supporting statement.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Education MSc: Online distance learning at University of Glasgow - UCAS