International Baccalaureate Recognition for Masters of Education Programme

The Masters of Education in the School of Education Social Work and Community Education has been recognised unconditionally as meeting the requirements of the International Baccalaureate Teacher Awards at Masters Level.

The Programme is the first Masters Programme in Scotland, and only the second in the UK, to be recognised as meeting the IB quality assurance standards at Masters Level.

The recognition process involved an extensive written application followed by a two day recognition visit. On the final day of the visit the International Baccalaureate team made a number of commendations which included:

• the high quality of the application and rigorous preparation for the visit
• the knowledge and understanding of the International Baccalaureate shown by the team of tutors
• the strong alignment between the School, the principles and values of the MEd programme and the International Baccalaureate awards
• the emphasis the programme places on reflection, reflexivity and inquiry and its approach to engaging teachers with 'big ideas'.

The IB team also showed a strong interest in building a working relationship with the School in the areas of curriculum development and educational research.

Dr Alison Hudson, Programme Director for the Masters of Education, said "I am absolutely delighted the programme has received such a commendation. Everyone involved in the event, including the IB team, found it to be a very positive experience."

Further information about the programme is available on our Master of Education programme pages and in the Postgraduate Prospectus.

Posted: 6 January 2012