MEd Tertiary and Higher Education at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

A part-time online masters for people working in education and training at tertiary or higher education level. It strengthens understanding of educational issues, builds research skills and ethical understanding, and includes specialist clinical pedagogy modules for those who teach in clinical practice.

Duration: Part time: 1.5-5 years | Intake: February; September | Study mode: part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PgCert stage covers Teaching and learning in tertiary and higher education and Theory and practice of e-learning plus one option such as Research methods or Qualitative inquiry. The PgDip stage includes Mixed methods and action research and options, followed by a dissertation. Clinical educators can take Clinical Pedagogy modules and exit with a PgCert Clinical Pedagogy.

Career pathways

Graduates can consider careers in educational training or educational management, and the degree is a base for doctoral study (EdD or PhD).

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree or equivalent in any subject. A third or ordinary degree is considered with appropriate professional experience. Candidates with no formal qualifications who can demonstrate capability and engagement in appropriate CPD may be considered, in some cases after a bridging module. Candidates must be in employment in education or training. International applicants: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0 (or an approved equivalent test).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students with a term-time address in Scotland (includes EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status); full masters (6 modules plus dissertation) Source

International applicants: GBP 11,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full masters studied online from home country; not available to applicants requiring Student Route visa sponsorship Source

Intake: February; September

Duration: Part time: 1.5-5 years

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