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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Master of Education

Master of Education

MEdPostgraduateEducation

About This Programme

Advanced study for practising educators across curriculum, leadership and specialized tracks.

Course Highlights

  • Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
  • American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
  • UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored

What You'll Study

Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.

Core / Common Requirements (9 CH)

Master of Education, minimum 36 CH. All students complete these three core courses.

  • CURR612 Introduction to Educational Research3 credits
  • FOED616 Leading Schools and Communities3 credits
  • SPED618 Human Development and Individual Differences3 credits

Elective Courses (6 CH)

Select 2 courses (6 CH).

  • CURR613 Advanced Technology Application in Education3 credits
  • CURR614 Advanced Educational Research3 credits
  • CURR617 Current Issues in Teaching and Learning3 credits
  • FOED615 International Perspective on Educational Leadership3 credits
  • FOED619 Leadership of Change in Education Organizations3 credits
  • SPED624 Inclusive Learning Environment3 credits

Concentration: Curriculum and Instruction (21 CH)

Choose ONE of four MEd concentrations. Includes a Thesis or Master Graduation Project (6 CH) plus 6 CH of subject-methods electives.

  • CURR617 Current Issues in Teaching and Learning3 credits
  • CURR621 Advanced Studies in Curriculum and Instruction3 credits
  • CURR622 Class Assessment and Program Evaluation3 credits
  • CURR640 / CURR650 Thesis or Master Graduation Project6 credits

Subject-methods electives (6 CH): complete both courses of one subject track (Mathematics, Science, English, Arabic, or Social Studies).

  • Mathematics track: CURR630 Advanced Teaching Methods in Mathematics 13 credits
  • Mathematics track: CURR631 Advanced Teaching Methods in Mathematics 23 credits
  • Science track: CURR632 Advanced Teaching Methods in Science 13 credits
  • Science track: CURR633 Advanced Teaching Methods in Science 23 credits
  • English track: CURR634 Advanced Teaching Methods in English 13 credits
  • English track: CURR635 Advanced Teaching Methods in English 23 credits
  • Arabic track: CURR636 Advanced Teaching Methods in Arabic 13 credits
  • Arabic track: CURR637 Advanced Teaching Methods in Arabic 23 credits
  • Social Studies track: CURR638 Advanced Teaching Methods in Social Studies 13 credits
  • Social Studies track: CURR639 Advanced Teaching Methods in Social Studies 23 credits

Concentration: Educational Leadership (21 CH)

Choose ONE of four MEd concentrations. Includes a Thesis or Master Graduation Project (6 CH).

  • FOED621 Personnel Administration and Staff Development3 credits
  • FOED622 School Finance and Resource Management3 credits
  • FOED623 Professional and Cultural Issues in Education3 credits
  • FOED624 Educational Supervision3 credits
  • FOED625 School Leadership3 credits
  • FOED640 / FOED650 Thesis or Master Graduation Project6 credits

Concentration: Special Education (21 CH)

Choose ONE of four MEd concentrations. Includes a Thesis or Master Graduation Project (6 CH).

  • SPED621 Advanced Assessment in Special Education3 credits
  • SPED622 Characteristics and Teaching Techniques for Individuals with Mild/Moderate Disabilities3 credits
  • SPED623 Advanced Collaboration in Special Education3 credits
  • SPED624 Inclusive Learning Environment3 credits
  • SPED625 Curriculum Modifications for Exceptional Individuals3 credits
  • SPED640 / SPED650 Thesis or Master Graduation Project6 credits

Concentration: Early Childhood Education (21 CH)

Choose ONE of four MEd concentrations. Specialization courses plus a Thesis or Master Graduation Project (6 CH); the non-thesis route includes elective courses from the list below.

  • CURR625 Assessment, Evaluation and Planning in ECE3 credits
  • CURR626 Child Guidance: Family, Community, and Care3 credits
  • CURR627 Critical Concepts and Issues in Early Childhood3 credits
  • CURR628 Early Childhood Pedagogy in Practice3 credits
  • CURR629 Integrated Curriculum in the Early Years3 credits
  • CURR640 / CURR650 Thesis or Master Graduation Project6 credits

Early Childhood Education concentration electives: select 2 (6 CH).

  • CURR618 Growing up in a Digital World3 credits
  • CURR619 Advanced Educational Research in ECE3 credits
  • CURR620 STEM Education in ECE3 credits
  • CURR623 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood3 credits
  • CURR624 Birth to Four: Caring and Learning Environments3 credits
  • SPED624 Inclusive Learning Environment3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
English: An official IELTS or TOEFL score, commonly IELTS 5.0 to 6.0 depending on the programme.

A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.

Careers

Graduates pursue careers as teachers, education specialists and school leaders, or continue to postgraduate study in education.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Education

Start Date

August (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Education

Campus

Al Ain

Course Type

Master of Education

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 43,200/yr

Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.

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AugJan

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