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MEd - Master of Education
City Campus
Part Time
Oct 2026
2 Year
Study for an internationally recognised degree in Higher Education. Learn about teaching, learning, and curriculum design, as well as how to manage complex issues. Graduate prepared to become a leading contemporary teacher.
The Master of Education (Higher Education) degree is designed for academic staff in Higher Education (HE) who want to enhance their teaching or move into leadership roles.
The course provides initial teacher preparation for those new to education, with early modules covering teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum design. Later modules focus on course leadership, student success, and managing complex issues in HE.
You’ll explore an area of pedagogical practice in depth through educational research and gain practical experience using our state-of-the-art facilities, which include virtual, augmented, and immersive environments. Guest speakers from diverse academic backgrounds will also share real-world insights to enhance your understanding.
On successful completion of the MEd, you’ll be qualified to teach in HE institutions across a range of year groups and be equipped for a range of academic or management roles.
