Education courses

These online courses will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your leadership and management skills in childcare settings. They also allow you to support children's learning and development through contemporary theory and practice.

Childhood Practice BA is accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council. This means it is suitable for students registered in Scotland.

Childhood Studies BA offers the same learning and development opportunities for students globally.

These courses will prepare you to become a primary school teacher. They will provide you with qualified teacher status

Master of Education (MEd) online courses are designed for teachers and education professionals who want to deepen their understanding of educational theory, research and practice, while continuing to work. You will study part-time by distance learning and choose a pathway that aligns with your role, interests and career goals.

Each pathway leads to a Master of Education Award in your named specialist subject area. This means you can build advanced knowledge in a specific area, connect learning to your own professional context, and develop research-informed approaches you can apply in your setting.

Through expert teaching, a supportive online learning environment, and opportunities to apply research directly to real-world contexts, the MEd enables students to drive meaningful improvement and strengthen professional impact and contribute to positive change in education.

Whether you are aiming for leadership responsibility, specialist practice, or a broader international perspective, there is an option to suit your ambitions.

Educational leaders

Educational leaders who sponsor staff to undertake the Master of Education (MEd) at the University of Dundee invest directly in strengthening teaching quality, leadership capacity, and evidence-informed practice within their organisation. By supporting staff to study the MEd, schools benefit from enhanced professional expertise, increased staff retention and motivation, and the development of future leaders equipped to drive positive change across their learning communities.

International Baccalaureate Educator Certificates

We are the only university in the UK to offer International Baccalaureate Educator Certificates as part of a dual award with our Masters of Education online degrees.

Choose the pathway that best matches your interests:

• Educational Leadership: explore leadership and change in education, including strategy, improvement and professional practice.
• Inclusive Education: develop expertise in inclusive approaches that support diverse learners and equitable participation.
• International Education: examine education in global and comparative contexts, including policy, culture and international practice.
• Leading Learning and Teaching in Education: strengthen your practice and impact through advanced study of learning, teaching and curriculum.
• Nursery and Early Education: focus on early years education, child development and research-informed practice in nursery and primary settings.
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages): deepen knowledge of language learning, teaching approaches and classroom practice for English language education.

You can use the links below to explore each pathway and find out more about what you will study, who the course is for, and how it supports your professional development.