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Policy Studies in Education – (M.A.)
Institute of Education, University of London
Dept of Humanities and Social Sciences
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Institute of Education, University of London
Aims
This masters degree will:
* introduce you to ways of critically analysing educaton policy within a broad social, economic and political context
* familiarise yourself with contemporary developments in education policy in institutional, local, national and global contexts
* explore existing policy issues and practices
* enable you to apply the insights provided to your own experiences
Features
This masters degree provides the opportunity to:
* engage with a broad range of perspectives and develop a comprehensive theoretical understanding of education policy
* study major and topical themes within social science (such as globalisation, markets and managerialism) with a particular emphasis on their effects on and relevance to education
* work with tutors who are nationally and internationally recognised in the field
* access recent and current research
Want to start your masters degree in October? Find out more and apply now at ioe.ac.uk/masters
Contents
Duration: one year full-time, two years part-time.
Attendance: Mixed mode, including face-to-face Saturday or evening sessions and interactive online learning. Attendance may vary depending on your choice of optional modules.
Core topics
* Education policy
* Sociology of education
* Education research
Related topics
* Economics of education policy
* Development education in the era of globalisation
* Innovation and change in higher and professional education
How are you assessed?
By coursework assignments of up to 5,000 words and a 20,000 word dissertation or 10,000 word report
IELTS
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Entry requirements
A good first degree in sociology, political science, economics or another social science subject. and a teaching qualification or relevant profesional experience
Language proficiency: If your first language is not English, the Institute will need proof of your proficiency in English. We will accept the following evidence:
* IELTS (7.0 overall - with 6.0 for writing and 6.5 for reading)
* TOEFL (650 - paper-based test; 280 - computer-based test; 114 - internet-based test)
* Cambridge Certificate in Proficiency of English (Grade A or B)
If you have achieved a score of at least 5.5 in reading and writing modules of IELTS or 500 in TOEFL but are unable or do not wish to resit an English language test, your may enrol for our presessional course in English for Academic Purposes. Please see for more information.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 650 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 280 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 114 |
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