StudyLink logoHome
Students on a university campus

Geography 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
MAFull-time, Part-time1 - 2 yearJanuary, April, October--

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

This masters degree will:

  • enable you to develop a personal response to the challenges of geography education
  • increase your understanding of the literature and concepts of geography education
  • advance your professional skills and develop your knowledge for successful subject leadership
  • enable you to reflect on your own and others' practice in curriculum-making
  • look at the contribution geography will make to educating young people in the future
  • encourage you to seek publication for excellent pieces of coursework.
Features

This masters degree offers the opportunity to:

  • experience intellectual challenge and stimulation
  • access all materials and resources online
  • exchange experiences with students and geography educators across the world
  • apply for the David Warren Scholarship See more information below.
Who is this programme for?

Anyone with an interest in geography education, including practising teachers and people involved in geography education in other sectors. We welcome graduates with masters-level credits from a PGCE in a relevant subject.

Entry requirements

A good first degree in geography or a related subject.

Core topics
  • Communicating geography in education
  • Issues of concern in education
  • Making the geography curriculum
  • Reading research in education.
How are you assessed?

By coursework assignments of up to 5,000 words (essays, articles, curriculum artefacts such as schemes of work or virtual learning environment projects, and reports) and a 20,000-word dissertation or a 10,000-word report.

Attendance

Online learning, with optional face-to-face sessions or equivalent online sessions.

Where do our students go?

Graduates of this masters degree are currently working as:

  • teachers, heads of humanities, heads of geography and senior managers in primary and secondary schools
  • policy-makers and education consultants
  • geography teacher training tutors
  • PhD students.
More information

Our David Warren Scholarship is exclusively for applicants to this programme. (The scholarship pays an award, to one UK student, every year).

 

Core modules
  • Communicating Geography In Education
  • Issues Of Concern In Education
  • Reading Research In Education
Recommended modules
  • Reading Research In Education

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 geography or a related 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:

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical Systems) Graduate Diploma

Engineering Institute of Technology

Find out more

Visual Arts Pre-Masters

KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Find out more

Graduate Diploma of Environment Graduate Diploma

Macquarie University

Find out more

Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication Graduate Diploma

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Find out more

Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education Graduate Diploma

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Find out more

Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management Graduate Diploma

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Find out more

Statistics Graduate Diploma

Birkbeck, University of London

Find out more

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:

Visual Arts

KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Find out more

Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Find out more

Statistics

Birkbeck, University of London

Find out more
See all Postgraduate pathway courses

Other courses at University College London (UCL)

There are 635 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)

Find out more

Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry PG Cert

University College London (UCL)

Find out more

Advanced Architectural Research PG Cert

University College London (UCL)

Find out more

Advanced Audiology MSc

University College London (UCL)

Find out more

Advanced Biomedical Imaging MSc

University College London (UCL)

Find out more

Advanced Educational Practice MA

University College London (UCL)

Find out more

Advanced Materials Science MSc

University College London (UCL)

Find out more

Advanced Neuroimaging MSc

University College London (UCL)

Find out more
View all 635 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