MSc Enhanced Practice in Education

at University of Glasgow

Core Courses

• Social Science Research Methods
• Leadership And Management
• Reflective Practice
• Working In An Inter-Agency Environment
   

Optional Courses May Include

• A Cultural History Of Animals
• Ecology, Environment And Conservation
• Environmental Communication
• Environmental Ethics And Behaviour Change
• Environmental Politics And Society
• Reading The Environment: Old And New World Romanticisms
• Tourism Sustainability And Climate Change
• Writing The Environment: Modern And Contemporary Nature Writing

 

The programme is aimed at professionals who have a range of experiences working with children and young people in both formal and informal settings.
 

Academic Entry
 

The minimum academic entry requirements for admission to the MSc programme are:

• Degree: This must be validated by a higher education institution in the United Kingdom or an undergraduate degree of an equivalent standard from a higher education institution outside the United Kingdom. All degree classifications are considered, however, for funded places, priority is given to candidates with a 1st or 2:1 honours degree.
   

Personal Statement, Experience and Reference
 

• Applicants who meet or have the potential to meet the academic entry requirements will be considered for a place on the programme and their personal statement and reference will be reviewed.
• Applicants should use the personal statement to demonstrate their suitability to complete the degree and to highlight what they wish to achieve with completion of this programme.
• Relevant experience of working with children and young people should also be noted.
   

Interview

Interviews will be held from March and invitations will be sent out shortly after the application is received. Please note that we will be unable to provide feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful at application stage.
 

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

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050

• Part-time fee: £1117 per 20 credits
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £22140

On successful completion of the programme, you will have the knowledge, undersrtanding and skills to progress into leadership roles within your organisation.
 

If you work directly with young people (teachers, social workers, youth workers, police officers, probation officers, health workers), the programme is an important step in your professional development.
 

The programme will support your career development as a class teacher, lecturer, policy developer, special education professional, head teacher, education administrator or researcher. The programme provides a foundation for further academic study such as a professional doctorate.