Students on a university campus

Comparative Education, MA, University College London (UCL)

the United Kingdom

University College London (UCL)

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 2 year	January, April, October	-	-

About Comparative Education, MA - at University College London (UCL)

This masters degree will:

enhance your awareness of education systems, traditions and issues in a number of countries
help you to understand relationships between education and other social phenomena by introducing the concepts and skills you need for systematic comparison
critically examine how international comparisons are used and misused in policy-making.

Features

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

join one of the few specialist comparative programmes in the UK
gain a rigorous multidisciplinary grounding in the comparative analysis of education and society
deepen your understanding of contemporary issues in education
access new international career opportunities
work with an international group of students.

Who is this programme for?

Anyone working or intending to work in education who wishes to understand education in a global context.

Entry requirements

A good first degree in a relevant subject.

Core topics

Education: theories and methods
Educational traditions and systems in Europe
Education and development in Asia Related topics
Education policy
Minorities, migrants and refugees in national education systems
Planning for education and development
Social histories of British education
Lifelong learning: theories and perspectives.

How are you assessed?

By coursework assignments of 5,000 words, and a 20,000-word dissertation.

Attendance

Face-to-face evening sessions. Attendance may vary depending on your choice of optional modules.

Where do our students go?

Graduates of this masters degree are currently working as:

local and central government advisers
charity managers
researchers and lecturers.

Core modules

Comparative Education: Theories and Methods
Education and Development in Asia
Education Traditions And Systems In Europe
Minorities, Migrants and Refugees in European Education

Recommended modules

Education and Development in Asia

Entry requirements

1. Students are normally required to have a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0 for direct entry, with a score of no lower than 6.0 for writing and 6.5 for reading. 2. A good first degree in a relevant subject.

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Graphic & Digital Design BA, Diploma

Collarts

Psychology BA, BS

Webster Leiden Campus

Data Science MSc

University of Milano-Bicocca

Quantum Science & Technology MSc

Abbe School of Photonics

Master of Laws in European and Comparative Law LLM, LLM

University of Malta Faculty of Laws

International Management and Strategy Master Degree

Vlerick Business School

Structural Engineering MSc

University of Pécs

European Cultures Bachelor Degree

University of Wroclaw

Postgraduate pathways and pre-masters at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these postgraduate preparation courses from another institution:

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Industrial Automation)

Engineering Institute of Technology

KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The University of Adelaide

Graduate Diploma of Education Studies

Federation University Australia

Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Genomics

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting

The University of Melbourne

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Occupational Health Nursing)

University of Cumbria

Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Professional Examination GDL/CPE

Northumbria University Newcastle

See all Postgraduate pathway courses

Other courses at University College London (UCL)

There are 633 other courses listed from University College London (UCL). A selection of these are displayed below:

Adult Literacy, Language and Numeracy MA

University College London (UCL)

Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry PG Cert

University College London (UCL)

Advanced Architectural Research PG Cert

University College London (UCL)

Advanced Audiology MSc

University College London (UCL)

Advanced Biomedical Imaging MSc

University College London (UCL)

Advanced Educational Practice MA

University College London (UCL)

Advanced Materials Science MSc

University College London (UCL)

Advanced Neuroimaging MSc

University College London (UCL)

View all 633 courses at University College London (UCL)

Stay Ahead with the Latest Study Abroad Updates!

Join the StudyLink email list and never miss a chance to turn your study abroad dreams into reality!

Discover exciting opportunities from top universities worldwide
Get expert insights and higher education news to guide your choices
Receive exclusive tips, advice, and resources to make your journey smoother

Sign up now and take the first step toward your global education adventure!

Students with books and test tubes

Related Information

See other universities in London

Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom