Course summary
If you’re interested in exploring technology in education or looking to advance your career in this field, this course is the ideal next step for you. Whether you’re already working as a teacher, educational leader, or in a training role, or aiming to pursue a career in technology-enhanced learning, this course will help you build on your expertise and take your career to the next level. You’ll focus on the use of technology in your specific field, developing technical skills such as blogs, wikis, and social media tools to enhance your understanding of educational frameworks. The course encourages you to critically assess how these technologies can support learning, pushing you to explore how effective they are in practice. While a passion for integrating technology into teaching is essential, you don’t need to be an IT expert to succeed in this course. Why Education (Technology Enhanced Learning)?
- Tailor your studies to your professional context, exploring technology’s role in supporting and enhancing learning, and becoming a reflective and inspiring practitioner.
- Gain skills in critical reflection and independent learning strategies, while deepening your research expertise for your dissertation on technology in education.
- Explore emerging pedagogical models such as MOOCs, learning analytics, and rhizomatic learning, and learn how to apply these ideas in your teaching context.
- Benefit from expert teachers, a strong professional network, and access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support your growth.
Modules
Full-time Core modules: Understanding E-Learning Methods of Enquiry Introduction to Action Research Dissertation You will study either ‘Introduction to Action Research or ‘Methods of Enquiry’. Option modules: In addition, you choose two modules from the ‘Option modules’ below. Please note: If you start your course in September, you will complete four modules and then your dissertation. If you start your course in January, you will complete two modules, then your dissertation, then the remaining two modules. Part-time Year 1 One module in each of the September, January and May terms: Core modules: Understanding E-Learning Methods of Enquiry Introduction to Action Research Please note you will study either ‘Introduction to Action Research or ‘Methods of Enquiry’. Option modules: In addition, you choose one module from the ‘Option modules’ below. Part-time Year 2 One optional module from the list below in the September term, and from January to July/Aug Dissertation Option modules Exploring Teaching and Learning International Approaches to Early Childhood Education Understanding Curriculum Development in Primary and Early Primary Education Children, Childhood and Society Developing Effective Leadership Mentoring and Coaching Education, Extremism and Community Cohesion Comparative Approaches to Learning Managing Learning and Development in Organisations Critical Social Policy in Education and Public Services Education, Society and Development E-Tutoring Special Educational Needs and Disability: Evaluating Policy and Practice
Assessment method
On this course you’ll have the opportunity to develop an understanding of critical reflection and how to employ independent learning strategies to enable you to evaluate and inform your professional practice. You’ll also develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding of educational research. The full-time route starts in either September or January and takes 12 months to complete. The modules are normally taught in weekly seminars and workshops. Some modules may take place on Saturdays. The part-time route starts in September and takes 24 months to complete. The modules are normally taught at Saturday Day Schools. You'll also use our Virtual Learning Environment and online library facilities which provide access to a wide range of high-quality learning materials. The course is normally assessed through course work. The assessment on the course allows you to demonstrate your practical knowledge and skills alongside developing your critical and theoretical understanding of the subject. The assessment builds on your particular interests and context and is likely to have outcomes that will be of benefit to your professional life and to your employer. You’ll be provided with guidance to help you develop your assignment work by module tutors and specialist learning support staff. For international students, we provide a weekly academic study skills support workshop to help you get the most from the main modules. Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback is available after the publication of results.
Entry requirements
You should have an honours degree in a relevant subject at 2:2 or above, or a professional equivalent. The University will determine whether a degree can be recognised as UK equivalent.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.
https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £660* | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £660* | Module |
| Scotland | £660* | Module |
| Wales | £660* | Module |
| Channel Islands | £660* | Module |
| Republic of Ireland | £660* | Module |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The information provided below is for those applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2025/26. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy. This webpage will be updated with 2026/27 tuition fees as information becomes available.
In 2025/26 the part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course will be £660 (Band 1) per 15 credit module and £1,320 (Band 1) per 30 credit module. Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit (https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/’)
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH