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MSc Online Online 2 - 6 years January, April, September find out find out

About Online Education, MSc - at University of Glasgow Online Programmes

With such discrepancy in educational standards both nationally and internationally, the commitment to provide the best opportunities remains imperative. The University of Glasgow's School of Education, ranked 1st in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2021, recognises the need for quality teachers. Our Online Education MSc is perfect for budding teachers, pre-PhD or -EdD students and education professionals keen to further their careers around their existing commitments. Our focus on research and high-level teaching from expert faculty will ensure you are best placed to further your career in education.

Choose your own path

This programme offers three specialist pathways, enabling you to tailor your studies to your unique experiences and career goals. Choose from psychological and international perspectives in adult education; assessment and pedagogy; or inclusive and special education. Each of these options is designed to provide you with the skills necessary for a successful career in education and help shape the minds of tomorrow.

Expert teaching

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. By giving you insights into the learning process and the current policies, practices, issues and trends in education, our online Education MSc opens up a raft of positions from primary and secondary schooling to adult education and educational leadership.

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. The University of Glasgow offers a variety of study options from podcasts, video, live seminars and discussions, which you can download in order to access anywhere, at any time. At the University of Glasgow, you can further your ambitions without compromising your current commitments.

World changers welcome: join us and make your mark

For more information visit the Online Education course page.


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