Education

Entry requirements

A 2:1 undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) in a subject area or discipline relevant to education (e.g. sociology, educational studies, osychology, pedagogy, history, philosophy etc). In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Practicing teachers are strongly encourages to apply. Applicants with a PGCE or equivalent may be permitted to transfer credits, pending approval from the programme director.

Lower undergraduate grades may be considered in certain circumstances, for example if the applicant has a PGCE with master's level credits. It is strongly recommended that applicants have some relevant professional experience, either in teaching or in other educational practice or setting such as policy. However, applications from candidates who do not have any experience but who do have relevant academic qualifications will be considered.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Education MA is a flexible course that combines interdisciplinary perspectives on education with the development of analytical and core research skills to enable students to pursue their own subject-specific interests in education. It emphasises the development of a critical understanding of education policies and practices to promote capacities for independent thought and action in the classroom and other settings.

The School of Education, Communication and Society is internationally recognised as a centre of research and teaching excellence in the field of education. Academics in the school are regarded as world- leading in the fields of sociology of education and critical pedagogy, many of whom continue to make a distinctive contribution to policy sociology and philosophy of education, as well as to educational practices, particularly to theories surrounding assessment.

Key Benefits

• Flexible and interdisciplinary while supporting subject-specific learning.
• Draws on contemporary research to develop a critical understanding of educational policies and practices.
• Promotes analytical and research skills to enhance classroom practice.
• Taught by staff with international reputations in their fields.
• Promotes transferable abilities such as policy analysis and research, communication and presentation skills.
• Provides opportunities to build a network of teachers, academics and educational policy figures that span local, national and international settings.
• Suitable for educators across all sectors and others with an interest in education studies.
• Located in the heart of London.