Digital Education - Online Learning (MSc)

Learning, teaching and training are profoundly affected by the challenges of the digital age. This programme gives professionals in higher and further education, and in training and development, the practical skills and critical insight needed in this fast-moving and richly diverse field.

This Masters programme is delivered fully online and is studied on a part-time basis to fit around your existing commitments, with start dates in September and January. Although taught by distance learning, you won’t be alone: you will work closely with your fellow students and tutors in a properly supported, collaborative and vibrant online learning environment, studying at the times and in the places that suit you best. 

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Tuition fees and costs

Online learning tuition fee rates: Digital Education (2024-25)

Annual tuition fees are listed on the Postgraduate Study Programme Fees pages related to your desired pathway, exit level and duration of study.

• MSc Digital Education (Online Learning) (ICL) - 2-6 Years (Part-time Intermittent Study)
• PgDip Digital Education (Online Learning) (ICL) 1-4 Years (Part-time Intermittent Study)
• PgCert Digital Education (Online Learning) (ICL) 1-2 Years (Part-time Intermittent Study)

If you register to study on a 'part-time intermittent study' basis you will pay the academic tuition fees on a course-by-course basis, rather than paying for the entire programme at the outset.

University of Edinburgh tuition fees are subject to increase each year. From 2023-24, tuition fees for new entrants to this programme will be fixed for the duration of their studies. In most cases, if you joined us from August 2023 onwards and you are studying for a degree or qualification that will take more than one year to complete, the annual fee charged will be fixed at the level charged on the year of entry.

The cost for courses on this programme is the same for all students, whether based in the UK, the European Union, or elsewhere. 

For reference, the Masters programme is equivalent to 180 credits: ‘An Introduction to Digital Environments for Learning’ (40 credits), four 20-credit courses (including Research Methods), and the Dissertation (60 credits).

Scholarships and funding

Scholarship opportunities are subject to change each year. We are pleased to offer a number of School-specific scholarships, but students are encouraged to seek out opportunities from the University and external funding bodies.

More information about available scholarships and funding can be found on our Scholarships and Studentships page.

Scholarships and studentships

Contact the Digital Education team

For enquiries about your application or how to apply, contact the Postgraduate Admissions office.

For programme-specific enquiries, contact the Programme Director. 

Dr Janja Komljenovic

Programme Director

• Moray House School of Education and Sport

Contact details

• Website: Staff profile
• Email: digitaled@ed.ac.uk

The Digital Education team

This programme benefits from the research and teaching expertise of staff working within the School's Centre for Research in Digital Education.

Centre for Research in Digital Education website