Course Overview
Offered by University of Strathclyde, the MEd Professional Practice provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. This course is for students who have gained previous credits at masters level from a postgraduate teaching diploma or equivalent and who wish to ‘top up’ their awards to a full masters qualification. The course is flexible in that it offers you the opportunity to study either face-to-face or online through the modules chosen. It also enables you to engage in your own research through the production of a 15,000 word dissertation. Home/uk fees are £5,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements Academic requirementsPGDE qualification gained within the last five years. English language requirementsPlease check our English requirements before making your application. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£5,500
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees & funding All fees quoted are per 20 credit module unless stated otherwise. Please note second year will be subject to increases. Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter. All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision. Annual revision of fees Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Strathclyde
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £29,500 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £29,000 | £34,500 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £37,000 | £43,500 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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