Why this programme

• Earning your online master’s will help you to further your career in education. Our programme is built to help you expand upon your professional experiences and personal interests while deepening your understanding of education. Within an international online learning community, you'll analyse and discuss leading research, current practices and relevant policies in education.
• This online education master’s programme equips graduates to provide the best opportunities for all students through insights into the learning process and the policies and practices involved in education. Glasgow’s online master’s in Education offers three pathways for specialisation: 
  • Adult Education: psychological and international perspectives in adult education
  • Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy
  • Inclusive and Special Education
• Choose from our different study routes in order to tailor your studies to match your experiences and your career goals.
• The University of Glasgow’s School of Education has been ranked within the top 50 in the world in the QS World University Rankings by subject 2024.
• The University of Glasgow's School of Education ranked 6th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025).
• You'll learn from lecturers at the forefront of educational research, as 90% of research by our School of Education is assessed as world-leading and internationally excellent – Research Excellence Framework 2021.
• The University of Glasgow ranked 1st in the UK for Education by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
• As well as being able to tailor your learning to fit your lifestyle, studying on this programme also means you don't have to sacrifice your current career to pursue a new one.
• Please note that this degree is not a teaching qualification.

Read our alumni success stories to learn where recent graduates are now, read about their current roles and how the programme shaped their career evolution.

The MSc Education programme will challenge your preconceived notions of education. Embrace the opportunity to learn from your professors and classmates; you won’t regret it." – Dawn Cunningham Hall, Online MSc Education Graduate

Career prospects

The fact that our online MSc in Education offers three pathways enables you to tailor your studies to your unique experiences and career goals. These options are designed to provide students with the skills required to follow a choice of careers, including education counsellor, instructional coordinator and school principal.

The online education master’s opens up a raft of positions, from primary and secondary schooling to adult education and educational leadership. It is perfect for teachers and lecturers, pre-PhD or -EdD students and a range of other education professionals keen to start or further their careers. Current students work as teachers, lecturers, university administrators and support staff, heads of department, head teachers, assistant principals and directors. For more information, read our article on where an online MSc in Education can take you.

The research emphasis of online MSc Education programme has given me a lens through which to evaluate processes and procedures and make data informed decisions. I have recently been accepted to the Research Ethics Board at my institution, where I will have opportunities to apply this knowledge and influence institutional research initiatives." – Dawn Cunningham Hall, Online MSc Education Graduate

Fees & funding

Additional fees

• Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £370
• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £350
• Registration/exam only fee: £170

Funding opportunities

The scholarships above are specific to this programme. For more funding opportunities search the scholarships database

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject.

When submitting your application, please include:

• A curriculum vitae
• A supporting statement

Please note that this degree is not a teaching qualification.

Are you interested in confirming your eligibility and reserving your place on our online programme?

If you meet the above entry criteria and have studied in the UK, Canada, USA, Saudi Arabia or the UAE then we may be able to provide an offer in principle. Submit your degree certificate (or equivalent), including your final overall grade and a copy of your CV to our team here for a check. A member of our team will provide feedback or an offer in principle within 48 hours.*

What is an offer in principle?

An offer in principle is an initial offer, letting you know that based on the information you’ve supplied, we think you’re eligible and would love to support you in submitting an application. It is not a formal offer of admission to this university. A formal offer may have conditions attached.

*Terms and conditions apply which will be specified in any offer in principle you receive.

How to apply

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree you must apply online. We cannot accept applications any other way.

Please check you meet the Entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.

Documents

As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:

• A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
• A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• One reference letter on headed paper
• An English language certificate/evidence of your English language ability may be required
• Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)
• A copy of the photo page of your passport (non-EU students only)

You have 42 days to submit your application once you begin the process.

You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish to update information, complete sections or upload supporting documents such as your final transcript or your language test.

For more information about submitting documents or other topics related to applying to a postgraduate taught programme, please see our guide How to apply for a postgraduate taught degree.

Guidance notes for using the online application

These notes are intended to help you complete the online application form accurately; they are also available within the help section of the online application form. 

If you experience any difficulties accessing the online application, you should visit the Application Troubleshooting/FAQs page.

Please ensure all documents are correctly named and are uploaded before you submit your application to prevent any delays with your file.

All documentation must be attached to your online application, but please remember your student recruitment coordinator is here to support you by reviewing it before you upload it, so feel free to send them over to your student recruitment coordinator before you submit your application. 

• Name and Date of birth: must appear exactly as they do on your passport. Please take time to check the spelling and lay-out.
• Contact Details: Correspondence address. All contact relevant to your application will be sent to this address including the offer letter(s). If your address changes, please contact us as soon as possible. 
• Choice of course: Please select carefully the course you want to study. As your application will be sent to the admissions committee for each course you select it is important to consider at this stage why you are interested in the course and that it is reflected in your application.
• Proposed date of entry: Please state your preferred start date including the month and the year. Online taught masters degrees begin in January, April and September. 
• Education and Qualifications: Please complete this section as fully as possible indicating any relevant Higher Education qualifications starting with the most recent. Complete the name of the Institution (s) as it appears on the degree certificate or transcript. It is important to upload official copies of your transcripts and certificates for your full academic history, from Undergraduate onwards. For example, if you have a bachelors and a masters degree, you must send documents from both degrees. 
• English Language Proficiency: Please state the date of any English language test taken (or to be taken) and the award date (or expected award date if known).
• Employment and Experience: Please complete this section as fully as possible with all employments relevant to your course. Additional details may be attached in your personal statement/proposal where appropriate.

Reference: Please provide one reference. This should typically be an academic reference but in cases where this is not possible then a reference from a current employer may be accepted instead. Certain programmes, such as the MBA programme, may also accept an employer reference. If you already have a copy of a reference on letter headed paper then please upload this to your application. If you do not already have a reference to upload then please enter your referee’s name and contact details on the online application and we will contact your referee directly.

Application deadlines

January 2025

• All applicants: 9 December 2024

More information about this programme

• Studying online
• Meet the Academics
• What our students say

W‌atch our webinars:

• Programme overview with Kevin Proudfoot programme director
• Case Study: Topical questions in education
• Virtual Learning Environment Demonstration