Primary Education (Policy and Practice), MA

University College London (UCL), the United Kingdom

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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	January, October	find out	find out

About Primary Education (Policy and Practice), MA - at University College London (UCL)

This masters degree will:

meet the rapidly changing needs of professionals engaged in the challenges of educating young children
critically examine the basis for current practice in primary schools
provide insight into global and international perspectives on primary education
stimulate and enhance your thinking and enable you to develop your own perspectives on primary education
develop your research skills through evaluating research and undertaking your own research study.

Features

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

engage with historical and contemporary debates and policy initiatives in primary education in the UK and internationally
explore the dynamic relationship between educational research, policy and practice
reflect upon and develop your professional practice, and undertake a leading role in primary education.

Who is this programme for?

A wide range of professionals involved in primary education, such as class teachers, curriculum coordinators, policy advisers, consultants and lecturers in higher education.

Entry requirements

A good first degree and, ideally, direct professional involvement with pre-school or primary education either in or outside the UK.

Core topics

The perspectives and contexts of primary education
Contemporary issues and debates in primary education
Research methods 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 and, ideally, direct professional involvement with pre-school or primary education either in or outside the UK.

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