Policy Studies in Education MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

36,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

25 Jun, 2027Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The Policy Studies in Education MA provides you with 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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The Policy Studies in Education MA provides you with 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.

Admission Requirements

7+
76+
180+
4.5+
The minimum requirement for entry to this programme is a second class Bachelor’s 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.

25 Jun 2027
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
14,200 GBP
International
36,800 GBP

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