LONDON’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
HISTORY OF EDUCATION MA
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2016/17 ENTRY
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/socpol
History of Education MA /
The History of Education MA critically analyses the
experience of education and learning from the 18th
century to the present day. You will engage with
oral, written and visual sources in an exciting
intellectual atmosphere. The knowledge, skills and
understanding you gain will provide a solid
foundation for career development.
Degree summary Key debates in the history of education, the analysis of arguments,
concepts and historical sources. The dissertation enables detailed
research on a topic in the history of education within an international
perspective. Focusing on wider themes, collaborating with museums and
archives and connecting to policy and practice, is encouraged. A wide
range of optional modules is available.
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The Department of Education, Practice and Society at UCL Institute
of Education is the well-established home of high-quality
interdisciplinary teaching and research in the history, sociology and
philosophy of education and international development.
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The History of Education MA is located with the world-renowned
International Centre for Historical Research in Education (ICHRE)
and is closely connected to national and international research
communities, conferences and publications which offer opportunities
for networking, career progression and potential publication of
student work.
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The department and staff teaching on this degree have extensive
expertise in equality and human rights, social justice and education in
Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Teaching and learning methods include lectures, seminars, discussions,
visits, walking tours and collaborative work. Assessment takes place
through 5,000 word essays and a dissertation.
Degree structure Mode: Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years; Flexible: up to 4 years
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme
consists of two core modules (60 credits), two optional modules (60
credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).
CORE MODULES
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Debates in the History of Education
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What is Education?
OPTIONS
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Optional modules are chosen from a wide range in education and history to suit
individual needs.
DISSERTATION/REPORT
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All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a
20,000-word dissertation or 10,000-word report.
Your career Graduates of this programme are currently working across a broad range
of areas: for example, as a senior archivist, a professor of education, a
senior journalist and a policy adviser.
Recent career destinations* include:
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Eltham Foundation School, AST English/Literacy Co-ordinator, 2012
Institute of Education, Senior Library Assistant, 2012
Our Lady's Primary School, Teacher, 2012
London Metropolitan University, Senior Lecturer in Education, 2012
Employability
Students gain vital experience in critically analysing arguments and
historical sources such as written, visual and oral documents. Applying a
historical perspective to contemporary policy and practice is a crucial
skills that also aids career development.
* data taken from the ‘Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education’ survey undertaken by HESA looking at the destinations of UK and EU students in the 2010–2012 graduating cohorts
six months after graduation and, where necessary, departmental records.
Entry requirements To be confirmed.
English language proficiency level
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you
will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English
proficiency.
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is: Special.
Only the IELTS or a pass to the required standard in the Institute of
Education's pre-sessional English (PASHE) course are accepted. If
taking IELTS, applicants must obtain an overall grade of 7.0 with a
minimum of 6.5 in the reading subtest and 6.0 in the writing
subtest..
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and
test providers is provided at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
Your application FEES AND FUNDING
// UK & EU (2016/17) entry: £7,145 (FT)
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Overseas (2016/17) entry: £15,525 (FT)
Fees note: Fees for flexible, modular study are charged pro-rata to
the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session.
Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
Scholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
APPLICATION DATE
January 2016 entry: 7 December 2015
September 2016 entry: 29 July 2016
CONTACT
Dr Tom Woodin
Email:
Telephone:
The deadline for January 2016 entry is 7 December 2015.
The application deadline for September 2016 entry is 29 July 2016.
Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for
places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas
applicants) should take note of application deadlines.
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
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why you want to study History of Education at graduate level
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where you would like to go professionally with your degree
why you want to study History of Education at UCL
what particularly attracts you to the chosen programme
how your academic and professional background meets the demands
of this challenging programme
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement
is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this
programme match what the programme will deliver.
Details on how to apply are available on the website at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
PDF Updated: May 26, 2016
Information correct at time of going to press. See website (www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departments-centres/departments/education-practice-and-society) for latest information
t.woodin@ucl.ac.uk