MSc Comparative Education and International Development

This page contains information for students starting the MSc Comparative Education and International Development programme at the University of Edinburgh in September 2024.

Your Programme Director

Dr William C Smith

Programme Director

  • Moray House School of Education and Sport

Contact details

Welcome to the MSc Comparative Education and International Development (CEID) programme! We look forward to seeing you in September.

As students in the MSc CEID you are key members in the broader CEID Community which provides multiple points of engagement and a range of academic, networking, and social activities. We are excited to learn more about you and your experience as we build this community as a community.

On these pages you will find useful information aimed at helping make your start at the Univesity of Ednburgh as smooth as possible. Please pay particular attention to the Pre-arrival section which describes your immediate next steps and how to connect with your cohort peers, the Key Dates section which describes the unique aspects of our programme induction, and the Selecting Courses section where you select option courses you want to take this year.

If you have any questions or I can be of any assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Pre-arrival

What to do in preparation for your arrival in Edinburgh and before commencing your studies.

Selecting courses

All MSc CEID students should complete the Course choice form by 4 September. Find details on courses available and how to choose.

Key dates

Key dates for the coming academic year, including Welcome Week activities and the start of teaching.

Useful reading

To help you prepare best for your MSc, your Programme Director has identified some pre-reading materials which will give you a head start on your programme. They are all available in the university library.

PG support team

The postgraduate taught programmes (PGT) are supported by a dedicated Administration and Support Team.

Our Postgraduate support service teams play a pivotal role in all aspects of your experience studying with us, ranging from student support and general guidance, providing course material, timetables and importantly, getting marks out to you.

These teams will guide you through your time at Edinburgh, from the moment you join us at Welcome Week, until your graduation day. Support continues after graduation, as you will always have a friendly face to greet you and helpful assistance when you need it as a member of our alumni community.

The main purpose of the Teaching Office is to ensure your smooth progression through the programme. As such, they share programme-specific email accounts which you are encouraged to use as this is monitored by multiple staff members, so you are always provided with support, assistance and guidance when you need it, without delay.


Upon joining the University, all taught students are allocated a Student Adviser who will provide you with direct support throughout your time at University. Your Student Adviser will be your first point of contact for support with academic, wellbeing and practical matters. Your Student Adviser’s name and contact details will be available on MyEd and EUCLID, and they will introduce themselves to you during induction.

At Moray House, our team of Student Advisers are based in the Student Experience and Support Office (SESO), in G.09, Charteris Land. If you have a question about any aspect of your life as a student at Moray House, you can visit the office or contact the team.


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