Educational Leadership and Educational Leadership (SQH)

The MSc in Educational Leadership is a work-based Master’s course which offers a number of pathways for aspiring school leaders and managers to gain a Master’s degree which contributes to the development of their knowledge and understanding, allowing them to articulate informed strategic vision, values and aims in relation to professional practice.

The MSc in Educational Leadership (with SQH) course has at its heart the Scottish Qualification of Headship (SQH). The SQH is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and is delivered in partnership with the Western Consortium. It is a work-based Master’s course, which incorporates a professional and academic award.

Educational Research

No new students are being accepted for admission into this course in 2013

This innovative course prepares you for doctoral studies in Education through taught modules and a dissertation. You learn the skills of research, from conception, through to design, methodology and data collection, to analysis, interpretation and dissemination. Active researchers teach you in an Institute at the forefront of educational research. You will be closely involved with the Institute’s research activity and have expert guidance while writing your dissertation.

Professional Enquiry

This course will be offered for the first time in 2012-2013. It offers new exciting pathways linked directly to professional practice through professional enquiry.  

This course enables you to contribute to the improvement of practice in your own professional setting and the wider professional community, through engaging in professional enquiry in your own work setting. The taught and distance learning elements are intended to support the development of knowledge and skills in professional enquiry and to allow you to develop your expertise in an area of your choosing. Participants can select one of the five pathways in this course to begin their studies: Advanced Practice, Curriculum Studies, Equality and Diversity, Outdoor Learning and Environmental Education, and Supporting Professional Growth.

Professional Learning and Leadership

The Master’s programme of study is designed to equip those engaged in education and training in the post-16 sector to enhance and develop their knowledge and skills. For those working in this sector, there is an increasing demand for expertise not only within the classroom environment but also for management roles. The achievement of a Master’s degree may be perceived as a career advantage.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (on-line)

1^st in Scotland for research in Education in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise

This course offers a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at a level appropriate to graduates who already have a sound academic training. The course is taught by staff in the Centre for English Language Teaching, within the School of Education.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

This course offers a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at a level appropriate to graduates who already have a sound academic training. The course is taught by staff in the Centre for English Language Teaching, within the School of Education.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Applied Linguistics

This course offers a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and of Applied Linguistics at a level appropriate to graduates who already have a sound academic training. The course is taught by staff in the Centre for English Language Teaching, within the School of Education.

Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) and Computer Assisted Language Learning

This course offers a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and CALL at a level appropriate to graduates who already have a sound academic training. The course is taught by staff in the Centre for English Language Teaching, within the School of Education.

Teaching Qualification in Adult Education (TQAE)

TQAE has been developed for tutors, trainers, development or support workers who deliver formal or informal learning or training courses across the Adult Education sector. TQAE is open to colleagues in community learning and development; community based adult education; adult literacy and numeracy; work place and work based learning; further education; health care, police and emergency services; trades union education, third sector or voluntary sector; independent schools; museums and libraries; private training providers and prison education, and staff from other relevant organisations or areas.

Tertiary Education (TQFE)

The Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) is the recognised teaching qualification for individuals who either currently work as lecturers in Further Education or who wish to pursue a career in the sector. It gives you the recognised teaching qualification for the FE sector, allows you to take the programme at your own pace, and provides opportunities to progress onto further qualifications.