Why QMU ?
Unique , fully online course that allows flexible study .
Brings together professionals from a range of disciplines and cultures .
Enhances career advancement . Friendly , person-centred education .
Careers
Graduates from this course have gone on to develop their educational practice within their current role , to teach in higher education , to work in practice development and continuing professional development . International students have returned to their home countries to develop education programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level . Many graduates have gained promoted posts or gained additional responsibilities as a result of undertaking the course . Some continue further studies through doctoral research ( see our PhD and Professional Doctorate programmes ).
Entry requirements
Normally the equivalent of a UK honours degree . Candidates with alternative qualifications and appropriate relevant professional experience may also be considered . It is currently required that you have an existing teaching role in your workplace at undergraduate level ( SCQF Level 7 ).
Candidates who do not have standard entry requirements may be asked to submit a formative essay to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required at this level . There is a non-credit bearing online induction module to assist you with this return to study .
International : You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 7.0 and no individual component score below 6.5 .
Other information
Single module study : Available . Register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest . Contact Admissions for more information .
Delivery : Online Duration : 1-4 years part-time
Start date : Start dates are available in September and January each year ( see ‘ Structure ’ opposite )
Application deadline : August . See pages 171-172 for more information on how to apply .
Class sizes : Cohort sizes vary between 20-40 .
Fees : See pages 178-183
More information : Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk )
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