MSc Education (e-Learning)

Theory and practice of e-Learning

Study theory and practice in the use of educational technologies to support and transform all kinds of education:

o    face-to-face in classrooms
o    informal and mobile learning
o    in the workplace
o    online distance learning

This is a full-time, one year masters course, which takes place in Oxford. This course involves seminars, practical sessions, projects and field work, and provides rich opportunities for exploring and evaluating cutting edge educational technologies in real-life settings. Members of the group work collaboratively throughout the masters year, bringing together expertise and experience from many different countries and settings.

Latest News

Students from last year's course will meet students from the present course in virtual reality later this term, and plans are also underway for exploring the learning potential of virtual reality with students at Nottingham University.

Here are some images from our previous meetings in Second Life:

Major new e-Learning Research Project

The e-Learning Research Group has been awarded a major grant as part of Becta’s  new programme of research in support of the Government’s Harnessing Technology strategy. The research looks at the learning opportunities afforded by young people’s uses of new technologies in their everyday lives away from school or college. more...

Applying for the course

We welcome applications from all parts of the world, from people with interests and backgrounds in education or information technology, or related fields.

The course focuses on the role of new technologies in developing and revolutionising educational theory and practice globally in the 21st century. It provides a strong foundation for:

• teaching and learning in a wide variety of educational contexts using digital technologies
• creating e-learning programmes, technologies and educational solutions to meet a range of local and international needs
• using research to evaluate and theorise the practical applications of technology in different educational settings
• doctoral, post-doctoral and professional research

Students are encouraged to participate in the activities of the e-Learning Research Group, and are encouraged to participate in its seminar programme. Students benefit also from access to a wide range of experts from across the University. We work in close collaboration with the Learning Technologies Group in the University's Computing Service, and also with the Oxford Internet Institute and TALL (Technology Assisted Lifelong Learning).

This MSc is aimed at people who intend to become:

• e-learning specialists and co-ordinators
• researchers in the field of e-learning / technology enhanced learning
• teachers, trainers and lecturers using educational technologies
• policy makers & managers
• designers of educational tools and programmes

You should consider this course if you want to develop your knowledge, expertise and research skills in using digital technologies to enhance educational provision in contexts such as schools, further education and universities, corporate settings, as well as settings outside formal education.

We accept students from a wide range of disciplines and technical backgrounds - you do not need to have studied computer science or be a technology expert to follow this course. All applicants should be computer literate, and interested in learning new uses of technology in support of teaching and learning. You are welcome to ask for further guidance about this question from the Course Director, Chris Davies - chris.davies@education.ox.ac.uk - or contact the Higher Degrees Administrator, Elaine Sherrott - elaine.sherrott@education.ox.ac.uk

The Programme Specifications can be downloaded here.