Policy Studies in Education MA

UCL (University College London)

The Policy Studies in Education MA will introduce you to ways of critically analysing education policy within a broad social, economic and political context, considering contemporary developments in education policy in institutional, local, national and global contexts. It will enable you to explore existing policy issues and practices both in England and elsewhere around the world, and apply the insights provided to your own experiences. You have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive theoretical understanding of contemporary education policy, drawing in particular on sociological perspectives. You will study important and topical themes within social science (such as globalisation, governance, neoliberalism, privatisation, ‘race’, gender and social class) with a particular emphasis on their effects on and relevance to shaping education policy and its implications for social justice in England and other countries. This course is for people involved in or interested in contemporary education policy, administration, and governance. It will be suitable for those interested in the fields of Policy Studies, Education Studies and Sociology of Education, and in a professional or academic career in policy and education. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.