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The Social Research Institute's MPhilPhD program offers students the opportunity to conduct independent research in a diverse, multidisciplinary setting. Students join UCL's academic network while accessing a thorough research training curriculum, available both in-person and digitally. As London's premier multidisciplinary hub for social science education and research, our institute brings together experts across sociology, psychology, social sciences, and economics. Our faculty includes leading researchers available to guide projects within our specialized fields. IOE stands as a global leader in education and social science research, hosting the UK's most extensive doctoral program in these disciplines. The institute houses numerous distinguished research initiatives and centers. For the tenth consecutive year (QS 2023), we've maintained our top global position in education, surpassing institutions like Harvard and Oxford. The Elsevier REF 2021 analysis confirmed our top UK ranking for both research strength and power in Education. Our institution consistently secures significant research funding and manages multiple prestigious research centers and initiatives.