Program Overview
The Social Justice and Education at University College London (UCL) is a MA programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Justice and Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Justice and Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
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Full-time students will complete the course within one academic year.
The Social Justice and Education MA has three compulsory modules. A taught module is a one-term course, usually involving attendance at ten teaching sessions starting at 17:00 or 17:30, and developing written and other assignments for assessment.
The first core taught module is Sociology of Education (Autumn term), which offers significant insights into the relationship between education and the state, society, and the individual.
The second is the Understanding Education Research module, Autumn term, which is designed to cover key concepts and methodologies in the analysis of education research and to support the development of your Dissertation or Report.
The third is a choice between either a Dissertation or a Report, where you develop your own research in conjunction with a supervisor and a course of support sessions.
You also have the opportunity to select two (if choosing the Dissertation) or three (if choosing the Report) optional modules.
Rights and Education is a recommended optional module for students undertaking the Social Justice and Education MA. -
Part-time students will complete the course within two academic years.
The Social Justice and Education MA has three compulsory modules. A taught module is a one-term course, usually involving attendance at ten teaching sessions starting at 17:00 or 17:30, and developing written and other assignments for assessment.
The first core taught module is Sociology of Education , Autumn term of the first year of study, which offers significant insights into the relationship between education and the state, society, and the individual.
The second is the Understanding Education Research module, Autumn term, which is designed to cover key concepts and methodologies in the analysis of education research and to support the development of your Dissertation or Report.
The third is a choice between either a Dissertation or a Report, where you develop your own research in conjunction with a supervisor and a course of support sessions.
Part-time students take no more than one module per term, completing 90 credits in each year of the two-year course. Normally in the first year students take Sociology of Education in the Autumn term followed by two optional modules.
Rights and Education is a recommended optional module for students undertaking the Social Justice and Education MA.
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Flexible students have up to five years to complete.
The Social Justice and Education MA has three compulsory modules. A taught module is a one-term course, usually involving attendance at ten teaching sessions starting at 17:00 or 17:30, and developing written and other assignments for assessment.
The first core taught module is Sociology of Education , Autumn term, which offers significant insights into the relationship between education and the state, society, and the individual.
The second is the Understanding Education Research module, Autumn term, which is designed to cover key concepts and methodologies in the analysis of education research and to support the development of your Dissertation or Report. You should aim to take this module in the year you also undertake your Report or Dissertation.
The third is a choice between either a Dissertation or a Report, where you develop your own research in conjunction with a supervisor and a course of support sessions.
Rights and Education is a recommended optional module for students undertaking the Social Justice and Education MA.
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Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of a second-class Bachelor\'s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in education or sociology or a cognate discipline is required. Some educational experience in either teaching or administration is considered an advantage.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
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 English language level 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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months