This programme can open up a wide range of careers within and outside of schools. Our graduates have gone on to diverse roles such as:Teaching – primary and secondary schools, physical education or within ‘additional support’ contexts (Note: the MSc Education is not considered a teaching qualification in the UK and the degree does not provide teacher education. However, some countries do translate this degree as a teaching qualification.)Work in educational policy at local, regional, national and international levelsWork in educational administration at all levelsAdvisors to politicians on educational mattersInternational recruitment for higher education institutions in Scotland and around the worldResearch work for charitable agencies related to educationCommunity Education practitionersDoctoral research (PhD)Heidi Benjaminson, MSc Education graduate'I believe my MSc made me more competitive in the job market. I returned to the same field after my studies, with 3 years of work experience prior to studying, but I know I stood out more and was viewed as dedicated to the field thanks to my degree. Years later I feel it gives me a legitimacy in the field that not everybody possesses.'Read Heidi's testimonialCareers ServiceThe University of Edinburgh's Careers Service supports all current students (and graduates for up to 2 years) to develop their potential and achieve satisfying and rewarding futures.Join in and make use of:individual appointmentsgroup sessionswider campus-based activityonline services and resourcesWe also deliver a diverse programme of face-to-face and online events throughout the academic year. This article was published on 2024-10-07