MA Digital and Hybrid Education at University of Derby

Programme overview

Develop the advanced knowledge, practical expertise and leadership capabilities to shape the future of digital learning, online teaching and hybrid education practice. This fully online Master’s degree is designed for educators, learning designers and education leaders who want to respond to the rapidly evolving landscape of digital education, online learning and educational technology in the UK and internationally.

Department: Education | Duration: Part-time: 2-3 years | Study mode: online (part-time) | Intake: September, January, May | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Postgraduate certificate core modules: Effective Digital and Hybrid Teaching and Learning, Inclusive Digital and Hybrid Teaching, Digital and Hybrid Curriculum Design and Development. Postgraduate diploma core modules: Futures in Digital Education, Leadership and Management Strategies for Challenges in Education, Research and Innovation in Education. Masters core modules: Extended Education Project.

Career pathways

The MA Digital and Hybrid Education is designed to support your progression within a rapidly evolving education sector where digital learning, hybrid delivery models and online provision are increasingly central to practice across the UK and internationally.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally hold a good honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent qualification in line with University of Derby admissions criteria.; You will be asked to provide a CV outlining your academic and professional experience. In some cases, applicants may be invited to interview.; Applicants with substantial relevant professional experience may also be considered where they can demonstrate readiness for postgraduate Level 7 study.; For entry at Postgraduate Certificate level, equivalent experience and achievement may be considered for applicants with non-standard qualifications. Evidence of equivalence of knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to a first degree are required.; English language qualifications; If English is not your first language, or you have not successfully completed your highest level of qualification in English, you will need an English language qualification equivalent to a minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) average score of 6.5 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,920 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

International applicants: GBP 7,920 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

Intake: September, January, May

Duration: Part-time: 2-3 years

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