MA Artificial Intelligence and Technology-Enhanced Learning

Learn how to harness digital technologies to implement innovative pedagogies.

Year of entry: 2025 (September)

Start date

September 2025
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Length

1 year full-time

School/department

Department of Education

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Explore how digital technologies can be harnessed to implement innovative pedagogies that can raise attainment and promote inclusion.

This course is designed for professionals and recent graduates with an interest in educational technology from a variety of different backgrounds. It’s ideal for educators looking to develop their digital practices as well as technologists looking to develop their understanding of pedagogy.

On successful completion of the programme, you’ll be ready to play an informed role in teaching, education leadership, and publishing as well as take on a range of roles in the educational technology sector.

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Course content

You will take a total of 180 credits, consisting of five core modules, one option module, and a dissertation.

There are two dissertation pathways, research-based and practice-based. As such, this programme can serve as an excellent introduction to work at PhD level or a career in the education sector.

Semester 1 - three core modules
Semester 2 - two core modules and one option module
Summer Semester - 60 credit dissertation

Modules
Dissertation

Modules

Core modules

You'll study five core modules.

Option modules

You'll study one option module. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.

Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.

Dissertation

Dissertation or Professional Practice Dissertation

If you choose the research-based dissertation, you will develop, design, implement and manage your own original research project, supervised by a member of staff with the relevant experience for your topic.

If you choose the practice-based dissertation, you will develop an artefact such as a set of classroom materials, digital resources or a syllabus, with guidance from a member of staff, prepare a rationale for its design, and reflect on your experience. You must complete the Professional Practice in Education option module in Semester 2 to take this option.

Examples of recent dissertations include:

A comparative study of grade 10 ICT curricula
Analysis and evaluation of a language exchange app
Exploring students' perceptions of using TikTok for informal learning

Learning outcomes

Every course at York is built on a distinctive set of learning outcomes. These will give you a clear understanding of what you will be able to accomplish at the end of the course and help you explain what you can offer employers. Our academics identify the knowledge, skills, and experiences you'll need upon graduation and then design the course to get you there.

Learning outcomes for this course

Use an educational theory and pedagogy and a research-informed understanding of educational technology to assess the effectiveness of technology-enhanced teaching practices in different educational contexts.
Locate and critically evaluate cutting-edge research and professional literature to keep abreast of emerging trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and inform their teaching practice.
Effectively plan for different teaching contexts by selecting appropriate methodologies, digital resources and materials for specific cohorts of learners and learning needs.
Communicate complex information and arguments clearly, confidently, and in a professional manner appropriate to the intended audience, making use of oral, written and visual formats.
Initiate and carry out independent, focused research or pedagogical projects by engaging in thorough planning, selecting and applying appropriate principles, methodologies and approaches, and taking into account ethical considerations.
Collate, manage and critically analyse complex data using digital tools in order to support presented arguments.

Fees and funding

Annual tuition fees for 2025/26

Study mode	UK (home)	International and EU
Full-time (1 year)	£11,200	£25,900

Students on a Student Visa are not currently permitted to study part-time at York.

Fees information

UK (home) or international fees? The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK (home) or international student. Check your fee status.

Find out more information about tuition fees and how to pay them.

Postgraduate taught fees and expenses

Funding information

Discover your funding options to help with tuition fees and living costs.

We'll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2025/26 throughout the year.

If you've successfully completed an undergraduate degree at York you could be eligible for a 10% Masters fee discount.

Funding opportunities

Chevening Scholarships

We are pleased to work with Chevening Scholars to offer funding for our Masters programmes. Chevening Scholarships provide one year of fully-funded postgraduate study in the UK for international (including EU) students. The scholarships are open to early and mid-career professionals who have the potential to become future leaders.

Living costs

You can use our living costs guide to help plan your budget. It covers additional costs that are not included in your tuition fee such as expenses for accommodation and study materials.

Teaching and assessment

You’ll work with world‐leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

Teaching format

You will be taught through a combination of formal lectures, seminars, practical exercises, workshops and online learning.

Facilities

You'll benefit from the Creativity Lab, based in the library. The Creativity Lab is a hub for exploring new and emerging technologies, tools and resources. The Lab offers drop-in sessions and masterclasses, as well as equipment loans.

Teaching location

You will be based in the Department of Education on Campus West. Teaching for this course takes place at various locations on Campus West.

About our campus

Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around campus - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can always use the fast and frequent bus service.

Assessment and feedback

You'll be assessed by a combination of:

Written assignments
Reflections on practice
Lesson plans and commentary
Blog posts
Written policy briefs
Group and individual presentations

Careers and skills

This masters is an ideal foundation for careers in the education sector and EdTech as well as further study such as a PhD.

Career opportunities

Education advisor
Educational consultant
E-learning manager
Entrepreneur
Learning designer
Materials developer
Policymaker
Researcher
Teacher
Teacher trainer
Technical demonstrator in educational technology

Transferable skills

Academic and professional language skills in English
Data analysis
Design and completion of original research
Digital, information and AI literacy
Communication skills (including intercultural communication)
Critical reasoning
Collaborative working
IT skills
Problem-solving
Research methods
Time-management

Entry requirements

Qualification	Typical offer
Undergraduate degree	2:2 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject in Education or Computer Science. Relevant teaching experience or experience in publishing or the EdTech sector is also considered beneficial.
Other qualifications and experience	Basic familiarity with computers and digital literacy is assumed. No formal qualifications are required in digital skills, programming, or any other specific technical skills.
Other international qualifications	Equivalent qualifications from your country

English language

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:

Qualification	Minimum requirement
IELTS (Academic and Indicator)	6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component
Cambridge CEFR	B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component
Oxford ELLT	7, minimum of 6 in each component
Oxford Test of English Advanced	136, minimum 126 in each component
Duolingo	120, minimum 105 in all other components
LanguageCert SELT	B2 with 33/50 in each component
LanguageCert Academic	70 with a minimum of 65 in each component
Kaplan Test of English Language	478-509, with 444-477 in all other components
Skills for English	B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component
PTE Academic	61, minimum 55 in each component
TOEFL	87, minimum of 21 in each component
Trinity ISE III	Merit in all requirements

For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements.

If you haven't met our English language requirements

You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses. These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.

The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.

After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York.

Applying

You can apply and send all your documentation online. You don’t need to complete your application all at once: you can start it, save it and finish it later.