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Policy Studies in Education MA

UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    UCL (University College London)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The Policy Studies in Education MA will introduce students 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 them to explore existing policy issues and practices both in England and elsewhere around the world, and apply the insights provided to their own experiences. Students have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive theoretical understanding of contemporary education policy, drawing in particular on sociological perspectives. Students will study important and topical themes within social science (such as globalisation, neoliberalism, 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 programme is suited to people involved in or interested in contemporary education policy, administration, and governance. It attracts both full-time and part-time students. Some experience in studying sociology is desirable.

Application deadline

26/06/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 35,400per year

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University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    49th out of 91 36

    6th out of 74 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    133 58%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    83rd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    72nd

    35

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    175 81%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    4th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    50th

    17

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