MEd Learning and Teaching in the Arts

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants for the programme normally have a degree or international equivalent in a subject area relevant to the demands of the programme. It is recognised that some applicants may not have achieved a full degree in a relevant subject area and we will take account of relevant professional experience where it is deemed to be a suitable equivalency.

English Language Requirements

International English Language Testing System score (IELTS) (if applicable) Level 7.0 with a minimum score of 7.0 in speaking and no component below 6.5.

Gaelic speaking students will be required to demonstrate fluency in spoken Gaelic and a basic level of competence in written Gaelic.

Full details of the English language tests and equivalencies we accept can be found on our English Language Requirements page.

Other Requirements

Applicants seeking Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) must have a remit for teaching in a Further or Higher Education context with learners working at SCQF Level 7 and/or above (or equivalent). Participants seeking HEA Fellowship, APL will not normally be awarded for the modules that contribute to the award of HEA Fellow, unless they have been achieved on an AdvanceHE accredited programme that is deemed a suitable match.

Months of entry

August, September

Course content

Shape the Future of Arts Education – Wherever You Are

Join a dynamic, international network of arts educators through our part-time, hybrid MEd in Learning and Teaching in the Arts course – a flexible, master’s programme designed to fit around your professional life and arts education practice.

Whether you’re teaching in a studio, classroom, rehearsal space, or community setting, this three-year programme invites you to critically explore and evolve your approach to arts education. Through a blend of online and in-person sessions, one-to-one tutorials, and collaborative learning, you’ll engage with a diverse community of peers who share your passion for teaching and the arts.

During the course you’ll design research projects that reflect your unique interests, context, and learners – building a strong evidence base that connects your practice to educational theory, discipline-specific discourse, and professional standards. In your final year, you’ll carry out a self-directed project that makes a real impact in your educational setting.

Wherever you’re based, this programme is built to support your growth as an educator, artist, and researcher.

Ready to innovate, collaborate, and elevate your practice? We warmly invite you to join us.

The programme is designed to appeal to individuals anywhere in the world who have a role as an arts educator –

Within a formal education context such as:

• An early years nursery or kindergarten
• A state or private primary, secondary or ASN school
• An International School
• A Further Education College
• A Higher Education University, Art School, or Conservatoire

Or within a non-formal education context, such as a:

• An early years nursery or kindergarten
• A state or private primary, secondary or ASN school
• An International School
• A Further Education College
• A Higher Education University, Art School, or Conservatoire
• Community Arts Centre
• Professional Arts Organisation
• Public Arts Organisation
• Participatory Arts Organisation
• Private practice

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System score (IELTS) (if applicable) Level 7.5 with a minimum score of 7.5 in speaking and with a minimum score of 5.5 in all parts.

Find out more on our international students page

Fees and funding