Program Overview
The Higher Education at University of Maryland is a MEd programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Higher Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Higher Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Seminar in Higher and Adult Education
- Higher Education and Society
- The Academic Profession
- Higher Education Finance
- Modes of Inquiry in Education Research (3 credits)
- State-Level Higher Education Research
- Quantitative Aspects of Public Policy
- Quantitative Analysis of Policy Issues
- Quantitative Research Methods and Public Policy
- Quantification and Statistics in Applied Anthropology
- Quantitative Applications for Education Policy Analysis
- Quantitative Methods for Political Science
- Advanced Quantitative Methods for Political Science
- Qualitative Research Methods in Education
- Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Communication Research
- Advanced Qualitative Methods
- Seminar on Case Study Methods
- Designing Qualitative Research in Counseling & Student Affairs Contexts
- Qualitative Methods in Family and Health Research
- Organization and Administration in Higher Education
- Retention Theories and the Impact of College
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Graduate application\xc2\xa0
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Additional supporting documents (writing samples, CV/resume)
- Non-refundable application fee ($75)\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months