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Education (Psyychology), MA, University College London (UCL)

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University College London (UCL)

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

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

This masters degree will:

introduce key theoretical issues in the psychology of education
critically analyse psychological theory and research
explore the contribution of psychological theory and research to educational issues and practice
develop your understanding of research processes and give you the opportunity to undertake research in psychology of education.

Features

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

be taught by staff with a wide range of psychological expertise
benefit from strong links with psychological expertise in other colleges of the University of London.

Who is this programme for?

Teachers and professionals working in related fields and people interested in applications of psychology to education.

Entry requirements

A good first degree or equivalent.

Core topics

Psychology of education
Methodology and statistics.

Related topics

Cognitive development and learning
Literacy development
Language development
Personality and social psychology in education
Reading and spelling difficulties
The psychological aspects of counselling.

How are you assessed?

By an examination, coursework assignments of up to 5,000 words and a 12,000-word dissertation or 6,000-word report.

Attendance

Face-to-face daytime or 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:

research assistants
teachers
PhD students.

Core modules

Core Topics in the Psychology of Education
Methodology and Statistics

Recommended modules

Cognitive Development and Learning
Language Development
Literacy Development
Personality and Social Psychology in Education
Psychological Aspects of Counselling

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 or equivalent.

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