International Education (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) - Online

University of St Andrews

The International Education MSc gives students the opportunity to integrate and explore theory and practice in the field of International Education.

As this is an online course, you will have?the flexibility to select modules of interest and of benefit to your future career, as well as interact online with students on education-related programmes in St?Andrews and around the world.

Course details

International Education programmes are run by the International Education Institute.

This course is designed to be useful to experienced practitioners in the field of international education, as well as those considering working in this area.

You will study modules in the applied management and organisational behaviour aspects of leading an organisation as well as modules related to teaching and learning. Modules are taught by an interdisciplinary team from different parts of the University to provide input from a range of academic and practical backgrounds.

Highlights

Choose three optional modules and a dissertation topic to explore your interests, in addition to the five compulsory modules.

Interact with students from a diverse range of nationalities and backgrounds.

Join the International Education Institute community of practitioners and scholars.

Discuss theoretical concepts and frameworks, and apply these through theoretical and practical assessments, in small groups and in writing.

Access an optional and supplementary resource bank of material to support your learning and the development of your professional identity.

Your future

International Education graduates are equipped with a range of skills and experiences which allow them to take on a variety of roles. The majority of International Education students work:

in managerial and administrative roles in international education organisations like schools, universities, and education-facing NGOs

in educational agencies

as educational policymakers

as International Officers

in education-related marketing roles.