MEd Educational Studies

at University of Glasgow

Core Courses

• Introduction To Educational And Social Research
• Modern Educational Thought
• Seminars In Contemporary Issues
   

Optional Courses May Include

• Contemporary Themes In Education Policy
• The Evolving Concept Of Inclusion
• Curriculum Development In Adult Education
• Educational Approaches To Community Learning & Development
• Perspectives On Youth And Young Adulthood
• Inclusive Classrooms, Inclusive Pedagogies
• Advanced Educational Research
• The Impact Of Drug And Alcohol Misuse On Children And Families
• Educational Leadership And Management At System Level
• Sustainable Development And Education
• International Issues In Adult And Continuing Education
• Great Thinkers On Education
• Comparative Education
• Race, Racism And Social Justice In A Global Society
• Vocational Education And Training For Development
• Language And Intercultural Education For A Globalised World
• Key Themes In Early Childhood Education And Care
• Equity, Diversity And Inclusion (Es)
• Working With Young People: Education And Learning For Change (Es)
• Perspectives On Youth And Young Adulthood (Es)
• The Learner And The Curriculum (Dls)
• The Psychology Of Adult Learning
• Empowerment And Social Change
• Developing Literacy
• Highly Able Learners, Raising Attainment & Achievement
• Identities, Relationships And Behaviours In Education
• Economics For Education And Public Policy
   

Dissertation

• Major Dissertation (Education)

2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification and professional teacher training in education or a related profession, eg social work, nursery nursing, clinical nursing. (Recognition is also given for professional experience with extra weighting given to experience in a promoted post)
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country

MEd
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £2889

• Part-time fee: £321 per 20 credits
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £25980

The programme will support your career development as a class teacher, lecturer, policy developer, special education professional, head teacher, education administrator or researcher.