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Policy Studies in Education MA
UCL (University College London)

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Policy Studies in Education MA will introduce you to ways of critically analysing education policy within a broad social, economic and political context, considering contemporary developments in education policy in institutional, local, national and global contexts. It will enable you to explore existing policy issues and practices both in England and elsewhere around the world, and apply the insights provided to your own experiences. You have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive theoretical understanding of contemporary education policy, drawing in particular on sociological perspectives. You will study important and topical themes within social science (such as globalisation, governance, neoliberalism, privatisation, ‘race’, gender and social class) with a particular emphasis on their effects on and relevance to shaping education policy and its implications for social justice in England and other countries. This course is for people involved in or interested in contemporary education policy, administration, and governance. It will be suitable for those interested in the fields of Policy Studies, Education Studies and Sociology of Education, and in a professional or academic career in policy and education. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.

Which department am I in?

IOE, UCL Institute of Education

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£35,400.00 (US$ 45,717) per year
A fee deposit will be charged at 10 percent of the first year fee.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The minimum requirement for entry to this programme is a second class Bachelors degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. As the academic content on our MA programmes is demanding, we are particularly looking for applicants with strong and relevant academic backgrounds, normally in sociology and/ or education. A range of other academic backgrounds may be considered where applicants can demonstrate other strengths. For instance, we also look for applicants who can demonstrate substantial relevant experience in educational organisations.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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