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Economics of Education (MA) – (M.A.)
Institute of Education, University of London
Dept of Quantitative Social Science
| 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
This masters degree will:
* develop your understanding of the economics of education
* assess the benefits and costs of education to individuals and society
* evaluate economic policies in developing and developed countries
* evaluate and critique the ways in which economists have applied economic principles to education and education policy-making.
Features
This masters degree provides the opportunity to:
* examine relationships between education and its benefits to individuals and society
* apply key economic concepts, methods and ideas to education in both developing and developed countries
* analyse and carry out research in your own field of work
Attendance
Face-to-face afternoon or evening sessions (timings may vary)
Length of programme
One year full-time or two years part-time
How are you assessed?
By coursework and a 20,000-word dissertation or 10,000-word report.
Want to start your masters degree in October? Find out more and apply now at ioe.ac.uk/masters
Contents
Core topics
* Economic perspectives on education policy
* The economic value of education
Related topics
* Quantitative analysis
* Planning for education and development
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Entry Requirements
A good first degree or equivalent comprising at least 50 per cent economics; if it is in another subject, you should also have appropriate experience of working in education.
English 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 - minimum overall score 7.0 (with score of no lower than 6.0 for writing and 6.5 for reading)
* TOEFL - 650 in paper based test; 280 in computerised test; 114 in internet based test
* Cambridge Certificate in the 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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