University of Dundee Master of Education
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Key Information
Campus location
Online United Arab Emirates
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
20 - 36 months
Pace
Part time
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Introduction
The Master of Education programme is essential for all professionals who work in an educational setting and wish to enhance their professional learning and improve career progression prospects. Students can tailor the educational experience to suit their individual experience, needs and interests. The programme can be accessed entirely at a distance via the University virtual learning environment.
The programme is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation and by successfully completing the programme participants can register for an;
- IB Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Learning Research
- IB Certificate in Leadership Practice
- IB Advanced Certificate in Leadership Research
The University of Dundee Masters in Education degrees provides flexible entry and exit routes at a PGCE (postgraduate Certificate) or Postgraduate Diploma level. There are five pathway specialisations;
- Master of Education - Inclusive Education
- Master of Education - Nursery and Early Education
- Master of Education - International Education
- Master of Education - Educational Leadership
- Master of Education - TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other languages
Admissions
Curriculum
Specialisations
- Educational Leadership
- International Education
- Nursery and Early Education
- Inclusive Education
- TESOL - Teaching English to Other Languages
Title
- Master of Education – MEd
Awarding Body
- University of Dundee UK
Mode
- Blended learning - Online learning with optional virtusl workshops taught by University of Dundee faculty
Rankings
In 1881 University College, Dundee, Scotland was founded as an independent academic institution for ‘promoting the education of persons of both sexes and the study of Science, Literature and the Fine Arts’. Soon after, in 1897 University College became part of the University of St Andrews. In 1966, the University Court and the Council of Queen’s College submitted a joint petition to the Privy Council seeking the grant of a Royal Charter to establish the University of Dundee. This petition was approved and on the first of August 1967.
The University of Dundee has seen many changes since it became an independent institution in 1967, but the fundamental aim remains. That is to: “transform lives locally and globally through the creation, sharing and application of knowledge.”
Today, the University reflects this aim in many ways:
- excelling in teaching and research;
- contributing to the social, economic and cultural life of Scotland and the wider world;
- shaping the future by solving important real-world problems.
Awards and Rankings
- Education at Dundee is ranked in the world’s top 150 (QS World University Rankings)
- Ranked joint 1st in the UK for Medicine – Complete University Guide 2021
- Education is ranked 3rd in the UK, Complete University Guide, 2019
- Rated 3rd in the UK for quality of teaching
- The University of Dundee is 14th in the UK for the proportion of its graduates finding high skilled employment
- The University of Dundee is one of the UK’s top 30 in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
- One of only 12 in the United Kingdom to also hold a Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework awarded in 2017. The ranking places Dundee among an elite group of British universities licensed to use the TEF Gold Award for the next three years.
- The University of Dundee has been ranked 11th in the UK for student experience, and 4th in Scotland. This is the fourth successive year in they have achieved a Top 10 result – National Student Survey 2020
- Ranked 29th in The Guardian University Guide, 2019
- The University of Dundee has recorded one of the highest scores in the latest International Student Barometer (ISB) 2019. An overall average satisfaction of 89.1% among Dundee students, the highest score of any participating Scottish universities, 4th in the UK and 14th globally
Program Outcome
This Master of Education degree is designed to develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, attributes and professional values necessary to enhance international practice and builds upon competences developed through experience.
Modules are delivered through a fully distance learning approach and are supported by the use of information and communication technologies. The teaching and learning approaches used are designed to meet the needs of a variety of participants who are mainly in full time employment. The approach taken includes:
- Online
- Peer learning and discussion
- Individual supervision
- Private study
- Access to online materials via the University Virtual Learning Environment
- In country (UAE) Induction Workshop & Mapping your Research workshop
Particular emphasis is placed on developing a strong learning community to support professionals in their studies throughout the programme.
Career Opportunities
A majority of students studying for Masters in Education at the University of Dundee are already in full time employment. In addition a number of students either already hold senior management positions or have moved into senior management positions during their time studying on the programme.
By engaging with the MEd Programme students are able to influence their own Professional Learning journeys and take control of their own Continuing Professional Development.
As a result of this students can greatly enhance their prospects for future career advancement.