The Programme
The Master of Education (MEd) programme develops in-service teacher educators, teachers, principals and education managers as reflective practitioners and leaders to improve teaching, learning, assessment and overall leadership and management practices in educational institutions. The programme is offered in full-time (two-year) and part-time (four-year) modes. The MEd specialisations include:
Educational Leadership & Management (ELM)
Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation (AME)
Teacher Education (TE) with sub-specialisations in Science, Mathematics, English Language, Social Studies
Admissions are currently open for 2019-2020 cycle. The last date to submit the application is May 16, 2019.
Candidates are required to apply online. For assistance in completing the online application, applicants are advised to go through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or Understand the Online Process.
Only in situations where the online application is not accessible, candidates may request for a paper-based application form by emailing the Admission Office at ied.ro@aku.edu.
Eligibility Criteria
16-years of schooling in Education with minimum 50% marks. Candidates with a master’s or an honours’ degree in areas other than Education must have a 1.5 year BEd* degree (54 credits).
To specialise in Educational Leadership & Management (ELM): Minimum two years of teaching experience in an educational institution with at least one year of management experience.
To specialise in Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation (AME) / Teacher Education (TE): Minimum two years of teaching experience. Monitoring, evaluation and assessment related experience will be preferable for specialisation in AME.
* Candidates applying with a one-year BEd degree are required to complete 6 bridging courses of 18 credits at IED.
Programme Features
The programme is aligned with the regulations of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
It has been developed in close collaboration with the Oxford University, UK and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Canada.
It has been regularly reviewed by national and international experts in order to ensure that the programme incorporates new research-based knowledge, best practices and the changing priorities and needs of education.
Graduates are much sought after educators and leaders not only in Pakistan but also in other developing countries.
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Financial Assistance and Scholarships
Needs-sensitive financial assistance and merit-based scholarships (covers the tuition fee) are available. For details please contact the Graduate Programme Office at +92-21-36347611-4/36826991-4, Ext. 8591 or write to ied.gpo@aku.edu.
Admission Office
Office of the Registrar
Aga Khan University – IED
1-5/B-VII F.B. Area, Karimabad, Karachi-75950
Tel: +92-21-36347611-4
