Overview

At the MEd Education (Educational Leadership) from University of Dundee we will help you reflect critically on your professional development and your current practice, and you will be introduced to research methodology. You will also study the concept of leadership and its role within strategic development, organisational learning and communities of practice.

Key facts

You can tailor the educational experience to suit your own circumstances, working entirely online, at your own pace, and taking a break from studies if needed. You can choose to study for the full Master of Education award, or you can exit early with a PG Certificate or PG Diploma.
Most of the learning will build on your previous training and is based around your work experience. You do not need to be currently employed to study this course, as long as you have the relevant experience.
Our MEd course is recognised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation as meeting the professional development requirements of the:

Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Learning Research
Certificate in Leadership Practice
Advanced Certificate in Leadership Research
These certificates can help you pursue a career in public, private or international schools across the world.
Teaching
This course is taught online through various methods including:
online study materials
telephone or video conference tutorials - both individual and in groups
webinars and online lectures

email communications
Recognition of prior learning may be available for up to 50% of the course, subject to approval, allowing you advanced entry.
The course can take around two to three years to complete, depending on your own circumstances. Most students study one module at a time, however there is a fast-track option to study two modules together.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation. On completion participants can register for an IB Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Learning Research, Certificate in Leadership Practice or Advanced Certificate in Leadership Research.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reflecting upon Practice
Research Methods for Professional Inquiry
Dissertation
Reflecting upon Leadership within the IB
Theory and Methodologies in TESOL
International Education

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Psychology Educational Leadership View 41 other Masters in Educational Leadership in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Degree and relevant work experience. Applicants should ideally be able to undertake work related to a programme specialism in their workplace setting or other appropriate agency.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7530 GBP / module

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Citizens or residents

3090 GBP / module

≈ 3090 GBP / module

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £ 3,090

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