The Masters in Professional Learning & Enquiry provides the space and opportunity to properly examine the processes of teaching and learning.

Programme overview

• MEd: modular

Core courses

• Professional development: review, enquiry and reflection
• Teaching and learning
• Education for all
• Working together.

You will take four options from a selection which may include

• Dealing with disaffected young people
• Ethnic diversity and education: from a global perspective
• Emotional intelligence and emotional literacy
• Approaches to mentoring
• Creativity
• Religious and moral education.

You will also undertake work-based research activity equivalent to four courses.

Accreditation for prior learning is also available.

Career prospects

It is likely you will already be employed within education. The professional development you gain on this programme should help enhance your career.

Academic entry requirements

Applicants should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council, be at the top of the main grade and have maintained a CPD portfolio from at least August 2002.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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