MEd Digital Pedagogy at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

MEd Digital Pedagogy supports the professional development of people working in tertiary or higher education and training in the contemporary digital environment. Participants analyse theoretical perspectives, apply them to their own practice and create digital educational resources. It is studied part-time online, with the option to take individual modules or to exit with a PgCert or PgDip.

Duration: Part-time: 3 to 5 years | Intake: September, February | Study mode: part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PgCert core modules are Creating digital educational resources, Digital literacy and open education and Theory and practice of eLearning. The PgDip adds three of Mixed methods and action research, Qualitative inquiry, Quantitative research and data analysis, Research methods and techniques and Teaching and learning in tertiary and higher education. The MEd requires a research dissertation.

Career pathways

Educational training or educational management, and a base for doctoral study (EdD or PhD).

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree or above, and current employment in education or training. Candidates without academic qualifications but with experience of appropriate professional or administrative responsibility are considered individually. English language for international applicants studying online from overseas: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0, or CEFR B2 in all four components, or another approved test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students, Masters degree (6 modules plus dissertation) Source

International applicants: GBP 11,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). International students studying online, Masters degree (180 credits); not available to students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship Source

Intake: September, February

Duration: Part-time: 3 to 5 years

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