Overview

At a Glance

Participants in the Professional Education programme of the University of Aberdeen will be able to choose from a portfolio of (15 or 30 credit) Masters courses at SCQF Level 11 (PG5) to construct a pathway of study following their own interests and professional engagement. A comprehensive list of available courses is published on an annual basis.

Participants who successfully complete 60 credits may leave with a Certificate. Those who successfully complete 120 credits may leave with a Diploma and the MEd degree is awarded on the successful completion of 180 credits.

The only compulsory element of the Programme is the Masters Project / Dissertation (60 credits) after completion of 120 credits.

Participants who have no previous engagement at Postgraduate level will be advised to undertake a 30 Credit Course in Research Methods for Professional Learning (or similar available courses), to underpin their studies.

Applicants with prior Masters level credits may be able to transfer these to this Programme. Decisions on the transfer of credits will be taken on a case-by-case basis by Programme Directors. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) may also be offered in recognition of previous professional work.

Programme Structure

The portfolio of course options will change on a yearly basis, depending on availability.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 or above from a recognised university or body.

In exceptional circumstances applicants without this qualification may be admitted at the discretion of the Programme Director subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of experience, appropriate to the field of study.

To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.

CV

Degree Transcript

Personal Statement: a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme

Two reference letters, one of which should be from your university discussing your academic ability. If you have been out of education for a long time you may wish to use your current or most recent employers, or other professional individuals

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Tuition Fee

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International

2300 GBP/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2300 GBP per module during 48 months.
National

790 GBP/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 790 GBP per module during 48 months.

Fee quoted is per 30 credits.

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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