Education (Philosophy of Education) (MSc)

at University of Edinburgh

Modules:
 

• The Philosophy of Education
• Ethics, Education and Films
• Education Policy and the Politics of Education
• Sources of Knowledge
• Conceptualising Research

Entry requirements will vary, depending on the intended programme of study. The minimum score you should have achieved is 60% or more /GPA of 8 on a 10 point scale in your Bachelor's study. However, as grading systems in India vary between institutions, it is important that you provide with a copy of the grading scheme for your university can assess whether your Bachelor’s degree meets this minimum.Applicants who are considered to have met minimum requirement may be considered for entry and will be measured competitively against other applicants.

The cost of studying at University of Edinburgh varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. The tuition fees for this program is To Be Confirmed.

The following are examples of where our previous students have progressed to:
 

• Doctoral research (PhD)
• Returned to teaching – primary, secondary schools, physical education or within ‘additional support’ contexts
• Started a teaching career (although the MSc Education is not considered a teaching qualification in the UK, and the degree does not aim to give teacher education, some other countries  do translate this degree as a teaching qualification)
• Work in educational policy (at local, regional, national and international level)
• Work in educational administration (at local, regional, national and international level)
• Advisors to politicians on educational matters
• International recruitment for Higher Education institutions in Scotland and for institutions or agencies around the world
• Research work for charitable agencies related to education
• Community Education practitioners (the endorsed route of the Learning in Communities pathway provides graduates with a professionally recognised community education practice qualification)