The Masters in Educational Studies is designed to deepen your understanding of education so that you can critically analyse education practice, provisions and policy in your own current or future professional context. It supports you in interrogating research literature and in undertaking educational research in your own areas of study.
2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject.
Qualifications below 2:2 in Education or a related subject will be considered.
If you are a qualified teacher with two years post graduate professional teaching experience in education or a related profession, you should apply for the MEd Educational Studies programme.
International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College , who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.
For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office using our enquiry form
For applicants from non-majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government , the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
We accept a wide range of English language tests for entry to this programme. Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date, and requirements must be met using a single test.
Test taken up to 20 January 2026
Tests taken from 21 January 2026
Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
TNE degree from UK university taught at a campus outside of the UK