Postgraduate taught degrees

We offer world-class postgraduate taught degrees in the areas of Education and Sport, including Initial Teacher Education.

Our postgraduate taught programmes

Education

Students being taught outdoors

In-person

Comparative Education and International Development

Dance Science and Education

Education with specialist pathways in:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Early Childhood Practice and Froebel
  • Philosophy of Education
  • Research

Education Futures

Inclusive Education with specialist pathways in:

  • Deaf learners
  • Visually Impaired learners

Language and Intercultural Communication

Language Education

Outdoor and Environmental Education

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Online learning

Digital Education

Social Justice and Community Action

Teacher education

Teacher helping students

Initial Teacher Education

For graduates wishing to enter the teaching profession in Scotland at primary or secondary level, we offer the following routes.

Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Primary

Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Secondary

Transformative Learning and Teaching MSc

Professional learning

For practising teachers and educational leaders looking to undertake practice-focused masters level study.

Academic Practice

Leadership and Learning

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applicants can apply for a range of funding opportunities both from the University and external organisations.

 

Information, advice and guidance on our student community and on the support available during your studies with us.

Information for students with disabilities

For those with disabilities, or those who believe they may have a disability, we offer various types of help and support, starting pre-application and continuing throughout your time with us. 

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Contact the postgraduate study team

Postgraduate Admissions Office (Education)

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHSS)

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Campus reception

The Holyrood campus reception is located in Old Moray House Nursery School. The Reception Office Opening times for in-person visits are Monday - Thursday 08:30-17:00 (19:00 during term time); Friday - 08:30-17:00

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