Digital technology is emerging at all levels of education, from primary all the way through to higher education. The MSc Digital Education teaches you how to integrate these technologies into an educational setting – ensuring you enhance your work-based practice and skills.   

From teaching philosophies and theories, to the future of digital learning, you’ll explore exciting topics that give you a solid understanding of modern technology within teaching and learning. What’s more, the course explores how various AI technologies can be used in education.   

At the end of the course, you’ll be given the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge in an in-depth dissertation on a relevant topic of your choice. 

 

Modules 

  • Philosophy of education and theories of teaching and learning (20 credits) 
  • Delivering effective teaching and learning (20 credits) 
  • Digital learning and inclusion (20 credits) 
  • The role of research and academics literature in developing practice (20 credits) 
  • Digital production methods in teaching (20 credits) 
  • Digital futures: artificial intelligence and education (20 credits)  
  • Research methods in teaching and learning (20 credits)  
  • Dissertation (40 credits) 
MSc Award
January, April, July, October Start
Part-time, Online Study Mode
2 years Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

We know many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses. That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You’ll also need to meet our English language requirements.  

Additionally, you’ll need to pass your first assignment set within the two-week induction period of the course in order to continue with your studies. 

Academic entry route 

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our MSc Digital Education, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:  

  • an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree; or a relevant professional qualification  

Work experience entry route 

In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements, you must meet the following criteria: 

  •  at least two years of education work experience 

English language requirements 

As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency is required in this language. If English isn’t your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.   

You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries. 

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