The University of Aberdeen offers a choice of routes to gaining a Masters in Education or a Master of Science with both routes allowing for areas of specialism to be named within the award.

The Masters in Education route allows professionals to construct a programme of study aligned to their own specific interests and responsibilities. For participants in schools, the courses align with the Standard for Career Long Professional Learning (SCLPL).

Degree structure for all routes

Participants will be able to choose from a portfolio of Masters level courses (usually each of 30 credits), to construct a pathway of study following their own interests and professional engagement. A comprehensive list of available courses is published on an annual basis.

Participants who successfully complete 60 credits (usually two 30-credit courses) may leave with a Postgraduate Certificate. Those who successfully complete 120 credits (four 30-credit courses) may leave with a Postgraduate Diploma. 

The Masters degree is awarded on the successful completion of four 30-credit courses and one Masters project (of 60 credits) in other words, the PG DIP and a Masters project. The Masters project focuses on an area of personal and professional interest to you for you to explore in more detail.

Participants who have no previous engagement at postgraduate level will be advised to undertake our 30-credit course 'Research Methods for Professional Learning' as part of their Masters studies.

Areas of study

All our Masters routes are available part-time and online. We do not offer a full-time Masters degree in Education.

MEd (by flexible route)

PG CERT Autism and Learning

MEd Early Years

MEd Inclusive Practice

MSc Leadership in Professional Contexts

MEd Pastoral Care, Guidance and Pupil Support

MSc Person Centred Counselling

MSc Studies in Mindfulness

Study options: full or part-time

Masters level learning at Aberdeen is delivered as part-time, online, flexible learning supported by supervision. No full-time option is available.

It is expected that participants of the Masters programmes will normally complete two 30-credit courses per year and that they will complete their Masters degree within three to five years.

Prior learning - transferring previously gained credits

Applicants with prior Masters level credits may be able to transfer these to this programme. Decisions on the transfer of credits will be taken on a case-by-case basis by Programme Directors. However, for Masters study gained as part of a teaching qualification, such as PGDE, there is a maximum transfer of 30 credits.

Costs

Currently the fee for a 30-credit course is £1110 but teachers have a discounted fee of £700 per 30-credit course (please note that this is subject to change in July).

Application process

The University website has a How to Apply page with information and guidance on the online application process.

For more information

For general enquiries please email pgteam@abdn.ac.uk