Master of Education

Who is this programme for?

The Master of Education programme is a suite of postgraduate courses in professional development for teachers and professionals who work in an educational setting.

What is it about?

It is designed to develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, attributes and professional values necessary to enhance professional practice and aims to build upon the competences that you have developed throughout your working life.

A model of work-based inquiry and reflective practice provide a central foundation for the design of the modules.

The Master of Education programme provides flexible entry and exit routes at Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and Masters Levels on the following named awards:

• Developing Mathematical Thinking (new for 2012)
• Leading Learning and Teaching
• Inclusion and Learner Support
• International Education (new for 2012)
• Nursery/Early Education
• Pupil Care and Support

The programme is validated by the General Teaching Council for Scotland and is now recognised by the International Baccalaureate as meeting the professional development requirements of the IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research.

Those wishing to gain the IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research should contact the programme admissions team at eswce-apply@dundee.ac.uk for information about entry requirements. Further information can also be found at http://www.ibo.org/.

How is it delivered?

Modules are led by experienced tutors, delivered through distance learning and supported by the use of information and communication technologies with optional local sessions.

The teaching and learning approaches used are designed to meet the needs of a variety of participants who are mainly in full time employment. They include:

• Peer learning, discussion and review
• Group sessions
• Individual Supervision
• Private study
• Access to online materials via our Virtual Learning Environment
• Telephone, online and/or face to face tutorials

Student comments

"...carrying out an enquiry into my own practice helped me to identify areas for improvement."

"The reading that I undertook in preparation for the assessment tasks increased my knowledge and understanding in key aspects such as collaborative teaching and learning, reflective practice and self enquiry processes."

"...the changes within my practice ... were widespread throughout my teaching and are still in place and developing."

"...in coming to understand professionalism, specifically reflection, I have been empowered...to take my teaching to the next level."

"...the support has been excellent..."

"...my tutor was dedicated, efficient and really welcoming and friendly."

How much does the programme cost?

Please refer to the Tuition Fees website for details of the cost of this programme. Please note that the University of Dundee is to take part in an initiative funded by the Scottish Government to support increased Masters Level study for teachers based and registered in Scotland - find out more in our news announcement.

How do I obtain further information?

Further information is available on the Education (Masters in Education, MEd) prospectus page.

To obtain an application form, please contact the Programme Administrator:

Tel: +44(0)1382 381122
Email: eswce-apply@dundee.ac.uk