Educational Studies MSc

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Subject

Education

Duration

12 months

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£31,050 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

£2,000

City

Glasgow

Country

Scotland

Campus

Gilmorehill Campus

Official course page

https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/educationalstudiesmsc/

Last checked

2 October 2026

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

• University of Glasgow Pakistan page: for programmes requiring UK 2.2, 4-year Bachelor's degree normally 53%-63% or GPA 2.6-3.1, depending on institution attended. Course-specific requirements also apply.

Course-specific academic requirements apply; official Pakistan equivalency is institution-dependent.

General entry requirements

2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. Qualifications below 2.2 in Education or a related subject may be considered. Qualified teachers with two years postgraduate professional teaching experience are directed to the MEd Educational Studies.

Scholarships & discounts

Global Leadership Scholarship (January 2027): listed for this programme; award amount NOT VERIFIED. GREAT Scholarships 2027: £10,000 for eligible Pakistan applicants, subject to programme-specific eligibility.

How to apply

Direct Payment → Direct CAS No separate bank statement and TB certificate required for CAS issuance.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

No — no Pre-CAS interview is required, according to the information we hold

Course modules

• Five core courses: Contemporary Themes in Education Policy; Fundamentals of Formal Education; Introduction To Educational And Social Research; Modern Educational Thought; Seminars In Contemporary Issues. One optional course may be selected, with options including Advanced Educational Research, Comparative Education, Education, Race, Racism and Social Justice in a Global Society, Educational Leadership and Management at System Level, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Education, Great Thinkers on Education, International Issues In Adult and Continuing Education, Key Themes in Early Childhood Education and Care, Language and Intercultural Education for a Globalised World, Perspectives On Youth And Young Adulthood, Sustainable Development and Education, The Impact of Drug and Alcohol Misuse on Children and Families, Vocational Education and Training for Development, and Working with Young People: Education and Learning for Change. Research project: Major Dissertation (Education).