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MEd Academic Practice at University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This blended MEd supports the professional development of staff involved in teaching and supporting learning in higher education. It is taught online through live classes and anytime activities and leads to professional recognition against the UK Professional Standards Framework.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Education  |  Duration: 60-72 months part-time (maximum 96 months)  |  Intake: January or September  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four phases: core courses in learning, teaching and assessment; optional courses such as Supervising Students, Creative Pedagogies for Active Learning and Inclusive Learning and Teaching; a scholarship of teaching and learning enquiry; and a Masters project in Academic Practice.

Career pathways

The qualifications support progression in an academic career in higher education teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a confirmed teaching-related workload of at least 30 hours over the first year, including student contact hours (about one third of the minimum, around 10 hours), assessment responsibilities and some curriculum design. University of Glasgow staff are expected to achieve the first 60 credits through the PgCert in Academic Practice. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall (tests up to 20 January 2026) or 92 (from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic (test centre) 65 overall.

Intake: January, September

Duration: 60-72 months part-time (maximum 96 months)

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