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The University holds regular events throughout the year, including webinars and the annual on-campus Master’s Expo, all of which offer the opportunity to find out more about our facilities and courses from our academic and admissions staff.

We also attend a number of education fairs both in the UK and overseas throughout the year.

For more details on how you can meet us, visit out events page: /study/masters/meet-us/

Apply online

Please, submit the following documents with your completed application form:

• copies of official degree certificates and transcripts of your previous study, showing the subjects taken and grades obtained. If these documents are in languages other than English, please, include official translations;
• copies of English language certification, e.g. IELTS, TOEFL iBT or Pearson test score report if available at the time of application;
• your CV.

Ensure that you enclose all the necessary documents to avoid any delays.

Deposit Information

We ask for the deposit to accept your offer as competition for places is high and availability is limited.

When you have been made an offer, you will be required to pay a £2,500 deposit by the deadline date stated in your offer letter before you can be accepted on to this course. The deposit amount will be deducted from your tuition fees when you register on the course.

The deposit is non-refundable, except in the circumstances specified in the Acceptance Deposit refund policy .

Develop the knowledge and skills to understand, evaluate and shape digital education.

Digital technologies continue to transform how people learn, communicate and access information. This course explores the opportunities and challenges created by technological change, helping you understand how digital tools, platforms and practices are influencing education across schools, universities, workplaces and wider society.

Drawing on expertise from education, communication and technology, you will critically examine the role of digital innovation in teaching and learning while developing practical experience of applying digital approaches in educational settings. Through individual and collaborative projects, you will work with a range of digital tools and practices, connecting theory with real-world application.

You will develop the skills to analyse and undertake research in digital education, from evaluating specific technological applications to exploring broader social and technological trends. This combination of critical analysis, practical experience and research expertise prepares you to make informed decisions about the use of technology in education and training.

The course is suitable for educators, trainers, learning technologists, education professionals, communication specialists and others seeking to understand the future of learning in an increasingly digital world. It also provides a strong foundation for those considering doctoral study or research careers in digital education and related fields.

You will:

• Develop interpersonal and group communication abilities to enable independent learning, collaboration, and informed decision-making through reflection on your own practice.
• Build confidence and expertise in designing innovative educational materials using digital technologies and pedagogies.
• Critically evaluate uses of digital technologies in both formal and informal educational settings, relating this to your own needs and practice.
• Systematically understand and critically assess research and methodologies relevant to digital technologies in education, applying this knowledge in research projects.
• Manage rapid technological change and analyse its impacts on educational processes, institutions and policies

• Interdisciplinary focus: combine perspectives from education, technology, communication, sociology, and other fields for a comprehensive understanding of learning with technology.
• Global orientation: the use of educational technology is presented as an international phenomenon, with students encouraged to apply concepts to their home countries and share experiences.
• Customisation: students have flexibility to pursue topics of personal interest, create career-relevant projects, and tailor their dissertation research.
• Hands-on technology skills: along with theory, students gain practical experience with multimedia, coding, mobile apps, video production, and other technologies to enhance competencies.
• Communication emphasis: this MA highlights the role of communication in teaching and covers skills like teamwork, problem-solving, presenting, and effective online and face-to-face communication.
• Critical perspective: students learn when not to use technology, critically evaluating its management and effects rather than just gaining tech skills.
• Forward-looking: understand rapid technological change and its emerging impact on education policy, institutions, and practice.
• Research-focused: this course provides grounding in academic literature and rigorous research methods for the field.

The MA programme employs a variety of assessments to evaluate student learning. These include:

• Practical project work such as designing educational multimedia materials, developing a group podcast, or producing an educational video.
• Written assignments like literature reviews or self-reflective essays
• Appraising existing software, websites, or educational initiatives.
• Analyzing case studies of technology integration in schools or educational settings.
• Collaborative group work and presentations.

For the dissertation, students can pursue either a traditional research project reporting empirical findings or theoretical analysis, or take a more practical approach of designing and evaluating an educational technology intervention.

The course is taught by the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) which has its own Student Hub. Here you'll find all your teaching staff and support staff as well as a place to relax with fellow students.

MIE is based in the University's Ellen Wilkinson building, which is centrally located on the University's Oxford Road campus, close to the Main Library, Alan Gilbert Learning Commons and the Students' Union.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course develop skills that are relevant across education, training, digital learning, communication and research. The course is suitable for people who want to use digital technologies to improve learning, design educational resources, evaluate digital tools or support technology-enhanced teaching and training.

Potential career paths include:

• digital learning design;
• learning technology;
• educational consultancy;
• teaching and training;
• curriculum development;
• education policy;
• communications and media roles in education;
• research;
• doctoral study.

The combination of practical digital skills, research experience and critical understanding of technology in education can support careers in schools, universities, workplace learning, charities, consultancies, policy organisations and other education-focused settings.

Careers support

This course helps you develop skills relevant to digital education, learning design, educational technology and research-focused careers. The University has its own dedicated that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability .

Careers support for international students

The Careers Service provide specialist resources, advice and events for international students to help with career planning and making the most of your time while studying in Manchester.

Global networks

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is proud to have the largest of any campus-based university in the UK.

International alumni groups are a great way to keep in touch with fellow Manchester graduates in your country and provide an opportunity to build professional and social networks.