MA Education, Policy and Society in London United Kingdom | King's College London

King's College London | London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 25,284
(c. USD33,860.59)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Our Master of Arts in Education, Policy & Society is a cross-disciplinary program that integrates perspectives from sociology, political science, economics, and history to tackle contemporary issues in education policy and delivery. You'll gain profound insights into how educational policies and systems intersect with factors like race, socioeconomic status, gender, and global trends including globalization and modern management approaches. Key advantages include: Contemporary policy evaluation grounded in current research. A multidisciplinary, critical examination of today's policy frameworks. Development of analytical skills and methodologies for policy critique applicable to real-world scenarios. Opportunities to pursue individual interests regarding education policy and equity. Broad perspective on education encompassing formal schooling, higher education, and community-based learning initiatives. Prime location in central London. This program equips students with sophisticated knowledge of current education policy discussions, emphasizing practical applications, equity considerations, and global perspectives. It examines policy at multiple levels - from international to institutional - leveraging London's status as a world city. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis of research and policy materials while cultivating hands-on research skills. Students are encouraged to work both collaboratively and independently, develop professional connections, and formulate research inquiries relevant to their specific environments and concerns.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Lower undergraduate grades may be considered in certain circumstances, for example if the applicant has a PGCE with master's level credits. It is recommended that applicants have some relevant professional experience, either in teaching or in other educational practice such as policy. However, applications from candidates who do not have any experience but who do have relevant academic qualifications will be considered. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. Students can demonstrate their English Language Proficiency with the following tests and grades: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill; TOEFL iBT: 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills.

Tuition GBP 25,284

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