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Learn how to harness digital technologies to implement innovative pedagogies.
Year of entry: 2025 (September)
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This course is designed for professionals and recent graduates with an interest in educational technology from a variety of different backgrounds. It’s ideal for educators looking to develop their digital practices as well as technologists looking to develop their understanding of pedagogy.
On successful completion of the programme, you’ll be ready to play an informed role in teaching, education leadership, and publishing as well as take on a range of roles in the educational technology sector.
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“The Teaching and Learning with Technology module have been highly rewarding, enhancing my knowledge of emerging technologies and revealing the vast potential of technology in education. It demonstrated how digital tools can transform classrooms, making learning more interactive and accessible. The course content was comprehensive, addressing topics from digital literacy to the latest educational software, thus preparing me for a career in contemporary education.”
Abisola, MA Education
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You will take a total of 180 credits, consisting of five core modules, one option module, and a dissertation.
There are two dissertation pathways, research-based and practice-based. As such, this programme can serve as an excellent introduction to work at PhD level or a career in the education sector.
You'll study five core modules.
Option modules
You'll study one option module. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
If you choose the research-based dissertation, you will develop, design, implement and manage your own original research project, supervised by a member of staff with the relevant experience for your topic.
If you choose the practice-based dissertation, you will develop an artefact such as a set of classroom materials, digital resources or a syllabus, with guidance from a member of staff, prepare a rationale for its design, and reflect on your experience. You must complete the Professional Practice in Education option module in Semester 2 to take this option.
Examples of recent dissertations include:
Every course at York is built on a distinctive set of learning outcomes. These will give you a clear understanding of what you will be able to accomplish at the end of the course and help you explain what you can offer employers. Our academics identify the knowledge, skills, and experiences you'll need upon graduation and then design the course to get you there.
| Study mode | UK (home) | International and EU |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time (1 year) | £11,200 | £25,900 |
Students on a Student Visa are not currently permitted to study part-time at York.
UK (home) or international fees? The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK (home) or international student. Check your fee status.
Find out more information about tuition fees and how to pay them.
Discover your funding options to help with tuition fees and living costs.
We'll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2025/26 throughout the year.
If you've successfully completed an undergraduate degree at York you could be eligible for a 10% Masters fee discount.
We are pleased to work with Chevening Scholars to offer funding for our Masters programmes. Chevening Scholarships provide one year of fully-funded postgraduate study in the UK for international (including EU) students. The scholarships are open to early and mid-career professionals who have the potential to become future leaders.
You can use our living costs guide to help plan your budget. It covers additional costs that are not included in your tuition fee such as expenses for accommodation and study materials.
You’ll work with world‐leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.
You will be taught through a combination of formal lectures, seminars, practical exercises, workshops and online learning.
You'll benefit from the Creativity Lab, based in the library. The Creativity Lab is a hub for exploring new and emerging technologies, tools and resources. The Lab offers drop-in sessions and masterclasses, as well as equipment loans.
You will be based in the Department of Education on Campus West. Teaching for this course takes place at various locations on Campus West.
Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around campus - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can always use the fast and frequent bus service.
You'll be assessed by a combination of:
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This masters is an ideal foundation for careers in the education sector and EdTech as well as further study such as a PhD.
| Typical offer | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate degree | 2:2 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject in Education or Computer Science. Relevant teaching experience or experience in publishing or the EdTech sector is also considered beneficial. |
| Other qualifications and experience | Basic familiarity with computers and digital literacy is assumed. No formal qualifications are required in digital skills, programming, or any other specific technical skills. |
| Other international qualifications | Equivalent qualifications from your country |
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
| Minimum requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic and Indicator) | 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component |
| Cambridge CEFR | B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component |
| Oxford ELLT | 7, minimum of 6 in each component |
| Duolingo | 120, minimum 105 in all other components |
| LanguageCert SELT | B2 with 33/50 in each component |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 with a minimum of 65 in each component |
| Kaplan Test of English Language | 459-494, with 426-458 in all other components |
| Skills for English | B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component |
| PTE Academic | 61, minimum 55 in each component |
| TOEFL | 87, minimum of 21 in each component |
| Trinity ISE III | Merit in all requirements |
For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements.
You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses. These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.
The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.
After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York.
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