Master of Education (M.Ed.)

University of Essex Online

Our Master of Education (M.Ed.) is a unique programme which enables teachers, trainers and tutors from all backgrounds to reflect on the way they teach and develop their practice in an innovative way.On this course you’ll be able to gain insight and inspiration by interacting and learning from fellow educational professionals from across the globe.This modern course offers a timely view of technology-based learning and how it can enhance practice. You will explore some key theoretical ideas in the philosophy of education and be introduced to the historical context that has influenced current educational practice. The course aims to develop your skills as a reflective practitioner and enable you to consider the role of research in informing teaching and learningThroughout this course, you’ll explore a broad range of topics including:philosophical ideas that underpin educational practicethe delivery of effective teaching and learningcognitive scientific research into how people learnthe theory and practice of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)principles of assessment and how it has an influence on learning, teaching and the curriculuman overview of the process of research and developing a literature reviewframing research questions and selecting appropriate research methodsThere is also an opportunity to study one of three option modules should you be interested in developing content, or assessment, or have an interest in management.Finally, you will be given the opportunity to design a mini-research project based in an educational setting, where you will be able to investigate an area of interest related to teaching and learning. International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 20% on the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses. Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.