Education
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Entry requirements
2.1 Honours degree or or non-UK equivalent in any subject.
Months of entry
January, April, September
Course content
There is a huge discrepancy in educational standards both nationally and internationally, yet the commitment to provide the best opportunities remains strong. University of Glasgow recognises the need for quality teachers and our Online MSc Education is committed to developing you into a future curriculum leader. We do this with a strong focus on research and high-level teaching from our expert faculty and as a result, the School of Education is ranked first for Education by Complete University Guide 2021 and the Times University Ranking 2019.
Choose your own path
This programme offers three specialist pathways, letting you tailor your studies to your unique experiences and career goals.
- Psychological and international perspectives in adult education
- Assessment and pedagogy
- Inclusive and special education
Each of these options is tailored towards providing you with the skills necessary for a successful career in education and help shape the minds of tomorrow.
Expert teaching
As the highest ranked Russell Group university for teaching, learning is part of our DNA. Studying at our School of Education, you’ll learn from lecturers at the forefront of educational research, such as Dr Jennifer Farrar, whose current work on critical literacy in the classroom is prompting policy change. But don’t just take our word for it, University of Glasgow’s School of Education is ranked first for Education by CUG and Times 2020.
100% online, interactive learning
Studying online means you don’t have to sacrifice your current career in order to pursue a new one. University of Glasgow’s Online MSc Education will provide you with industry-lead teaching and cutting-edge research without you having to set foot on campus. You would be able to access our interactive resources from anywhere and at any time; this includes video, audio, real-time interactive tools, discussion areas, and more. What’s more, once you’ve started the programme, we won’t leave you to it. We’ll be on hand to help you, from the start of the programme, all the way through to graduation.
World changers welcome: join us and make your mark
Information for international students
International students: applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.
Fees and funding
*Total cost, incremental payment schedule available. Fee information is subject to change and is for guidance only.
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Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time30-72 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- full time30-72 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- flexible30-72 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- part time12 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- flexible12 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- flexible24 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Online Postgraduate Admissions
- onlinedegreesadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)141 278 7247