Program Overview
The Learning & Teaching in Higher Education at University of Glasgow is a MEd programme in Education over 36 months, delivered Online. 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 Learning & Teaching in Higher Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 5,082 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,632 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Learning & Teaching in 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
- Course 1: Designing effective learning & teaching in higher education
- Course 2: Evaluating learning, teaching & assessment in higher education
- Course 3: Developing as a teacher in higher education: responding to learners
- Course 4: Exploring key themes in academic practice
- Course 5: Evaluating the quality of higher education research
- Course 6: Designing higher education research
- Course 7: Dissertation in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (Course 7 completes the MEd in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
There will be no intake for the Postgraduate Diploma in September 2015. If you are interested in being sent information prior to the next intake in September 2016, please don\'t hesitate to contact us. There will be an intakes in 2015 at Certificate and Masters level.
You must be teaching in higher education in order to undertake the first year of the MEd programme. This is because the assessed work for the PgCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education requires you to have your teaching observed by a peer and to evaluate your own teaching practice.
You will need to complete a personal statement which includes details of your current teaching commitments, along with your application.
If you are looking for primary/secondary school teaching, you should apply for our PGDE.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 5,082 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,632 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 5,082 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,632 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Glasgow 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 Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
University of Glasgow is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months