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About this degree
The Sociology of Education MA provides students with the opportunity to review current developments in scholarship and research concerning the social, cultural and political dynamics of educational continuity and change. It offers a grounding in a range of sociological theories and perspectives as they relate to education; students are invited to develop their own analytic, critical and empirical research skills.
The programme is designed for those involved in, or intending to be involved in, education and related areas of professional work such as teachers, educational researchers, advisors, administrators and community workers. Some of our students when they start the degree are employed in education settings and education-related roles, from school teachers to community or adult educators and policy analysts; others come to the MA directly from undergraduate study in the humanities and social sciences, including sociology, policy studies, cultural and education studies; and others take up the MA directly from their teaching degree. Our UK and international students come from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and have diverse educational, professional and life experiences. We emphasise sociological knowledge and interest in our programme. Please note that the MA Sociology of Education is not a teacher training programme.
Who this course is for
The programme emphasises knowledge and interest in sociology, ideally acquired through academic learning and qualifications. We also welcome applications from those working in professional education contexts with a special interest in the sociological aspects of education.
This programme is suited to social science and humanities graduates, policy analysts, teachers (including newly qualified teachers), community or adult educators, and others with an interest in the sociology of education.
What this course will give you
The Department of Education, Practice and Society at IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society is home to an interdisciplinary grouping bringing together high-quality teaching and research in the history, sociology and philosophy of education, international development, post-compulsory and vocational education and higher education.
Sociology of Education, along with the MAs in Social Justice and Education and Policy Studies in Education, is part of the Department's Sociology MA cluster. The three programmes share some modules and the MA Programme Leaders and Module Leaders work closely together as a team. Students therefore study not only with leading scholars but also with students across these MA cluster pathways.
The Sociology of Education MA is taught by world-leading sociologists and philosophers within the department who have expertise in theory, research methods, policy analysis and impacting social change. Those teaching are active researchers in areas such as equality and human rights, gender, 'race', sexuality, youth, disability and social class. In their teaching they introduce the latest research and developments in their fields.
The course creates a powerful learning community involving both academics in the Department and beyond in IOE, and a cohort of internationally diverse students across IOE MA cluster in sociology, social justice and policy studies in education.