MSc Digital Education

Entry requirements

We know many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses. That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You’ll also need to meet our English language requirements.

Additionally, you’ll need to pass your first assignment set within the two-week induction period of the course in order to continue with your studies.

Academic entry route

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our MSc Digital Education, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

• an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree; or a relevant professional qualification

Work experience entry route

In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements, you must meet the following criteria:

• at least two years of education work experience

English language requirements

As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency is required in this language. If English isn’t your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.

Months of entry

April, July, October

Course content

Digital technology is emerging at all levels of education, from primary all the way through to higher education. The MSc Digital Education teaches you how to integrate these technologies into an educational setting – ensuring you enhance your work-based practice and skills.

• Philosophy of education and theories of teaching and learning (20 credits)
• Delivering effective teaching and learning (20 credits)
• Digital learning and inclusion (20 credits)
• The role of research and academics literature in developing practice (20 credits)
• Digital production methods in teaching (20 credits)
• Digital futures: artificial intelligence and education (20 credits)
• Research methods in teaching and learning (20 credits)
• Dissertation (40 credits)

We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education.

Information for international students

International students residing in specific regions outside of the UK may be eligible for a partial scholarship for our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses.

Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the January 2025 intake of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Fees and funding

• Full payment discount of 5% if you pay upfront.
• Alumni discount of 10% of the tuition fee available if you are a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.
• A Course Scholarship of 20% is available for the January 2025 intake.