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MRes in Education - Learning Sciences and Technologies
Why choose Herts?
- Expert support: Ranked 1st in the UK for teacher training (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025), support (PTES, 2024), you’ll receive one-to-one support from experienced researchers, alongside access to specialist facilities and the University’s Researcher Development Programme.
- Career impact: With 96% of Herts postgraduates in work or further study (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2025)1, you’ll graduate with the skills, confidence, and networks you need to succeed.
- World-leading research: Ranked in the top 25% of UK universities for research impact (REF, 2021), with over 75% of our education research rated as world leading or international excellent. You’ll be part of a research community whose work actively drives change in education.
About the course
The Master of Research in Education Learning Sciences and Technologies is an innovative and research-led postgraduate degree in education with taught elements; uniquely designed to equip you with the expertise to investigate how people learn, and how digital tools and emerging technologies can transform educational practice. It’s grounded in research methodology, with particular focus on innovations in learning design, artificial intelligence, and data-driven education.
You will explore how learning theories, data-driven approaches, and educational technologies interact to shape learner experiences across schools, universities, workplaces, and informal settings. This pathway enables you to develop advanced research skills in learning sciences alongside transferable abilities highly valued by employers, such as data analysis, critical problem solving, ethical research practice, reflective learning, and the ability to community complex ideas effectively across disciplines.
You can choose this Master of Research in Education - Learning Sciences and Technology or the following pathways:
Why choose this course?
You will work with academics who are leading authorities in their area of research, and many have extensive educational experience. Our staff all support you in your learning and in applying research techniques to real-world educational issues, preparing you to make meaningful contributions to research, digital learning, and practice.
At the University of Hertfordshire, you will become part of a vibrant researcher community in education, with opportunities to attend seminars, conferences, and interest groups, and to contribute to conversations shaping the future of education. You’ll also have access to the University’s Researcher Development Programme, which provides additional training in advanced skills that will support both your studies and future career.
This two-year full-time postgraduate degree is a great opportunity if you want to:
- study a range of research methods in education and develop your understanding of how innovations such as AI, immersive media, and analytics shape the future of education
- acquire a unique set of skills in educational research and learning design that are transferable to roles across schools, colleges, higher education, training providers, and policy bodies
- obtain a world-recognised master's degree in education and progress to doctoral study (PhD/EdD) or a career in digital learning, education technology, or instructional design.
What will I study?
Your modules will be taught by experts in learning sciences, research methods, and educational technology design, with a strong emphasis on applying research methods to real institutional contexts. In your first year, you will take modules on key concepts in learning sciences, critical literature review, and research design, which will equip you with the tools to investigate how people learn and how technology supports learning.
You will also begin developing your research proposal, which will form the foundation for your independent major research project in the second year. This project, supported by a dedicated supervisory team, will give you the opportunity to explore a topic of your choice in depth and develop specialist expertise in technology enhanced learning environments.
Teaching is delivered through a combination of study days, online activities, research seminars, and one-to-one supervision. Assessment methods are varied and designed to reflect real research practice, including literature reviews, research proposals, viva-style discussions, and your final dissertation.
Further course information
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| MRes in Education - Learning Sciences and Technologies, Full Time, Semester A | Download |
| MRes in Education - Learning Sciences and Technologies, Full Time, Semester A | Download |
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Sandwich placement or study abroad year |
n/a |
Applications open to international and EU students |
Yes |