MA · Postgraduate
Digital Education & Learning Design
Design inclusive learning experiences grounded in evidence, creativity and thoughtful use of technology.
- Award
- MA
- Indicative duration
- 18 months part-time
- Delivery
- Online
- Academic school
- Education
A deeper understanding.
A practical direction.
Explore learning theory, assessment and digital pedagogy while developing practical design skills. Critically examine educational technology and create learning that works for different people, settings and levels of connectivity.
What you will learn
- Translate learning needs into coherent learning experiences.
- Design accessible activities and meaningful assessment.
- Evaluate learning technologies and their educational value.
- Use research and learner feedback to improve delivery.
Your learning journey
The indicative curriculum builds from core understanding to independent work. Select a stage to explore its subjects.
Stage 1 · Understanding learning
- Learning theories & contexts
- Digital pedagogy
- Inclusive design
- Educational research
Stage 2 · Designing experiences
- Curriculum & assessment
- Multimedia learning
- Learning analytics
- Online facilitation studio
Stage 3 · Evaluating impact
- Learning design consultancy
- AI & educational practice
- Applied dissertation / design portfolio
PIEM in your programme
An industry-connected challenge
Create an accessible blended learning module for adult learners and evaluate it through structured feedback and evidence of learning.
Learning Design & Education Studio
A departmental studio producing accessible learning materials, course designs and professional-development resources under academic supervision.
Partner ecosystem
The programme’s partnership network is designed to include:
- Schools and tertiary institutions
- Learning-platform providers
- Professional training organisations
- Education research networks
Partner involvement can include project briefs, expert critique, practice insights and mentoring. Specific organisations and opportunities are confirmed for each cohort.
Understand the PIEM modelWhere your learning can lead
These are potential areas of work, not guaranteed outcomes. Career development combines academic learning, demonstrable project work and individual professional preparation.
Plan your study.
Use these details to compare your options. Confirm the approved specification before making a commitment.
- Next intake
- Intake dates to be confirmed
- Fees & funding
- Fee schedule awaiting approval. Explore cost planning.
- Study commitment
- Part-time pattern; weekly workload to be confirmed. Allow time for taught sessions, independent work, group projects and assessment.
- Practical requirements
- Online projects and live collaboration; confirm any assessment, fieldwork or specialist access requirements before enrolment.
- Your support
- Academic feedback, study guidance and accessibility support arrangements to be confirmed for the cohort. Explore support.
Learning made visible
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See the decisions, outputs and reflection behind an illustrative PIEM experience connected to this field.
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Entry expectations
A recognised bachelor’s qualification. Teaching, training, instructional design or related professional experience is valuable; applicants from other fields can explain their relevant interests and experience.
Applicants whose previous education was not in English may need to demonstrate readiness to study in English. Country equivalence, evidence and any additional requirements are reviewed individually.
How you will study
Structured online study combines guided independent learning, facilitated discussion, scheduled live sessions and project feedback.
Assessment
Assessment may include analytical assignments, project work, presentations, practical demonstrations and an independent capstone. Clear criteria and feedback support your progress.