Careers for Leading Learning & Teaching MEd

School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

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By taking this course you are able to influence your own professional learning journey and take control of your own career development. The principal reason for completing a MEd study is that it enhances your professional knowledge, skills and experience making you a better educator and enhancing your employability.

This course will enhance your career and educational prospects across a variety of professions including:

  • Research career including continuation to a PhD or Professional Doctorate in Education
  • Lecturer or tutor in Higher Education, such as in teacher education
  • Government policy administration or leadership
  • Leadership roles in Education such as departmental or school head or principal

This course has given many graduates the opportunity to move into senior management positions within educational settings, as well as being able to share their expertise to enhance education provision locally, nationally and globally.

Book success in China for PhD student

Education student Jing Chen has combined her PhD research with her practical experience in China and focussed it into a new book on children’s emotional intelligence

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15 months after graduating, 100% of our graduates are in employment or further study

HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey (2019-20)

Joe Mullholland standing in front of a bookcase
“After graduating I went onto become an Associate Dean at City of Glasgow College and then to become one of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Education. When going for these jobs, in the interviews and assessment centres I was able to talk with confidence about education, leadership and organisational development. After interviews I would reflect and find that most of what I had just discussed had come directly from units in my masters research, and I could articulate it well to my practice.”

Joe Mulholland, Master of Education: Leading Learning and Teaching graduate 2019, from Scotland

Nadine sitting on the steps of the Dalhousie building
“When I graduated, I made the decision to stay in Scotland and started getting interviews and job offers in the UK, especially in London from private and international schools to language institutions. I have even received a job offer to Malaysia in an elite IB School with the opportunity to progress with them on a fully funded PGDE programme. That gave me a positive start and allowed me to take my time in selecting and finding the balance on where I want to live and work. I now hope to proceed with my PhD with the University of Dundee.”

Nadine Abou Aichi , MEd Leading, Learning & Teaching graduate

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