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MEd Educational Studies (Full-time) at University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MEd Educational Studies is designed to help education professionals build on existing knowledge and skills to develop academically, personally and professionally and progress to positions of responsibility. With a focus on contemporary global developments and intercultural perspectives in education, students are encouraged to reflect on their own practice and make connections to international contexts, promoting a deeper understanding of the world and the impact they can have on it.

Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: London: January, May, September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

To achieve the MEd Educational Studies you must complete six 20-credit modules and one 60-credit module. There are three stages to the programme: The PgCert stage comprises the core module, Research Design in Education, and two compulsory modules, Becoming Critical in Education and Global Perspectives on Education. Modules include: Postgraduate Certificate (three 20-credit modules), Postgraduate Diploma (three more 20-credit modules), MEd (one more 60-credit module).

Career pathways

As most students are already in professional employment, this programme offers an opportunity for further professional development opportunities that will enhance their CV and professional experience and underpin opportunities for promotion or new job opportunities. It also opens up opportunities for graduates to commence PhD research if students choose to complete the Dissertation module.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements: You must satisfy one of the following criterion: Possess a teaching qualification or equivalent; Possess a first (bachelor's) degree in the broad area of education; Possess a first (bachelor's) degree in another discipline but with substantial content relating to education; Have relevant work or professional experience or completion of an appropriate programme of study for which prior knowledge and skills have provided an appropriate foundation, including a compulsory element of independent work; Graduates of the UWS PGDE Primary or Secondary who gained SCQF Level 11 credits in the course of their PGDE will be able to enter the programme with advanced standing. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scottish: Total cost of tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 16,275 for the whole programme (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): Total cost of tuition Source

Intake: London: January, May, September

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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