Program Overview
The Sociology of 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 Sociology of 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 Sociology of 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 Sociology of Education MA has three compulsory modules.
The first is the Sociology of Education module (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 introduces different approaches to education research and develops students' capacities to read as well as engage in education research.
The third is a choice between either a Dissertation or a Report.
Students also have the opportunity to select two (if choosing the Dissertation) or three (if choosing the Report) optional modules. A module is a one-term course, usually involving attendance at ten teaching sessions and the submission of a assignments for assessment.
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Part-time students will complete the course over two academic years.
The Sociology of Education MA has three compulsory modules.
Part-time students will start the first year of study with the Sociology of Education compulsory module in the autumn term and take two further optional modules that year. The second year starts with the Understanding Education Research compulsory module in the autumn term before progressing to the dissertation (or alternatively one other optional module and a report).
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Flexible students will complete the course over up to five years.
The Sociology of Education MA has three compulsory modules.
The first year of study starts with the compulsory module Sociology of Education in the autumn term. The Understanding Education Research compulsory module (also autumn term) lays the groundwork for the dissertation or report and should be taken in the year of taking the dissertation/report. Other optional modules (two if taking a dissertation, three if taking a report) are taken in the intervening years of study.
Compulsory modules
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