MSc Education (All Pathways)

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

Your Programme Director

Dr Courtney Stafford-Walter

Programme Director

  • Moray House School of Education and Sport

Contact details

Pathway Coordinators

Child and Adolescent Psychology

Katie Cebula

Early Childhood Practice and Froebel

Lynn McNair

General

Courtney Stafford-Walter

Philosophy of Education

Aline Nardo

Research

Adriana Duta

Hi everyone! I am thrilled to welcome you to the MSc Education Programme (including all pathways)*! I am very excited about the talented and dynamic group of students who will join us in September 2024, and I can't wait to meet you!

The MSc programme has a unique pathway structure, which reflects the cross-disciplinary nature of Education. The programme provides a rich learning experience drawing on the strengths of the academics within Moray House School of Education and Sport, as well as the experiences of your fellow students. You will have the opportunity to select different courses and tailor your experience here with us based on your own interests and career goals. 

On this site, you will find useful information aimed at helping you make a smooth transition into your studies on the MSc Education (All Pathways), including the Pre-arrival section, which describes your immediate next steps and how to connect with your cohort peers, and the Key Dates section, which describes the unique aspects of our programme induction. The Pathway structure and selecting courses​​​​​​​ page includes a form that you should complete by 4 September! Please take a careful look at these materials, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch!

See you in September!

*If you applied directly to a specific pathway, your offer will indicate the pathway name. If you currently hold an offer of MSc Education, you will be allocated to the General Pathway – MSc Education (General).

Pre-arrival

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

Pathway structure and selecting courses

Find details on the structure of the MSc Education and all pathways. Choose option courses by 4 September. Find out how to apply to switch to a different pathway by completing the form.

Key dates

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

Useful reading

To help you best prepare for your MSc, your Programme Director has identified some pre-reading materials which will give you a head start on your programme.

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.


Welcome from the Careers Service at the University of Edinburgh! We have developed a new series of flexible career development presentations designed to support postgraduate students at the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences. We will cover the career essentials, including marketing your qualification, career planning & decision making, building your professional profile, networking & navigating the job market and address your needs whether you have joined directly from your undergraduate degree (developing your career) or come with 3+ years of professional experience (advancing your career).


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