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We transform lives by leading in the development and preparation of professionals and academics working in the fields of Education, Community Education, and Social Work

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Through our teaching and research we foster an intellectually stimulating, inclusive, supportive and diverse academic community focussed on social justice and improving the lives of individuals and communities.

We offer courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Education, Community Education, and Social Work, ranging from qualifying and post-qualifying courses that are professionally recognised, to continuing professional development courses for professionals.

Review shows benefits of online and blended learning

Girls perform better than boys and “low ability” children make the biggest achievement gains when taught using online and blended learning techniques, according to research led by the University of Dundee.
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Sara Turnbull pursued an online MEd at the University of Dundee to honour her parents' legacy, which led to a leadership role in Budapest. She’s now pursuing a PhD focused on educational inequalities and advocating for equal access to education

Published on 16 September 2025

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