Program Overview

MSc / PgDip / PgCert Blended and Online Education

Overview

The Blended and Online Education is a part-time, fully online programme that provides participants with practical opportunities to develop, implement and critically evaluate the use of technology for open and inclusive learning and teaching practices. Students may be lecturers, course developers, or other professionals who work in a teaching or teaching and learning related role in FE, HE or staff development.

Mode of Study:

• Distance learning (available ONLY as Part-time)

Duration:

• 3 years

Course details

Year 1

• EDU11100 Introduction to Blended and Online Education (*Keystone module)
• EDU11111 Supporting the Blended and Online Student Experience (*Keystone module)
• EDU11119 Academic Skills for Digital Education
• EDU11120 Scholarship in Digital Education

Year 2

• EDU11108 Curriculum Design and Development for Blended and Online Learning (*Keystone module)
• Researching a Digital Education (10 credit)
• Being a Digital Scholar (10 credit)

Year 3

• EDU11115 Dissertation - Research in Blended and Online Education

How you’ll be taught

The academic team, consisting of subject area specialists, will guide you through the course topics while recognising the unique experiences and perspectives each student brings with them. As adult learners, you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with your peers and draw on your own professional contexts. This course is fully online and utilises a variety of digital tools and media to provide spaces for communication and collaboration between tutors and students. You will be assigned a personal development tutor who will help you settle into life as an online learner at the university and will be your first point of contact for any academic or personal issues you may experience.

Assessments

Opportunities to pursue your own interests will be facilitated within the assessment processes. You will be supported and encouraged to explore a variety of digital tools as a medium for demonstrating your learning. You will be assessed on your development as a reflective practitioner, drawing upon your professional context and demonstration of your critical engagement with the concepts and theories underpinning teaching and learning, and digital technologies.

Facilities

Your studies will be supported through Edinburgh Napier University’s extensive suite of learning technologies, including our virtual learning environment, online webinars, online assessment and feedback tools, ePortfolio, digital voting system, classroom recording and digital networking spaces. As an Edinburgh Napier Student, you will have access to our study support services and a wealth of digital resources including eJournals and eBooks from the library.

Disclaimer

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Entry requirements

• Work experience in a substantive teaching and learning, course development, consultancy or other appropriate role in school, tertiary or professional education.

English language

• If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test. The English Language requirements for this programme are IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 6.5 with no individual component score of less than 6.0.

International students

• We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.

Admissions policies

• We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study.

Fees & funding

• The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying.
• Tuition fees:
  • Students from | 2024/25 | 2025/26
  • All students - per 20credits | £780 | £820
• The University offers a 20% discount on Postgraduate Taught Masters programmes to its alumni.

Careers

• Learning technology, teaching online and student support.