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Overview
The Education (Geography) course from University College London (UCL) aims to engage students in deep critical thought about geography education with a view to improving the quality of the geography curriculum experience for young people and to view geography as a resource with unique educational potential.
The course encourages students to examine critical debates in geography and ask what value these have for schools.
The programme consists of three compulsory modules (30 credits each), and a choice between one optional module (30 credits) and either a Dissertation with Integrated Research Methods or a Dissertation (60 credits), OR two optional modules (30 credits each) and a Report with Integrated Research Methods (30 credits).Teaching and learning
The programme is delivered via online learning, with optional face-to-face sessions or equivalent online sessions. It is assessed by coursework assignments of up to 5,000 words and a 19-20,000 word dissertation or a 10,000 word report.
Careers
Graduates of the programme are currently working across a broad range of areas. Some are working as teachers, heads of humanities, heads of geography and senior managers in primary and secodary schools while others have jobs as policy-makers and education consultants. Graduates can also be found working as geography teacher training tutors and PhD students.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Transforming the Geography Curriculum
- What is Education?
- Understanding Research
- Critical Perspectives on Teaching and Learning
- Assessment for Learning
- Design and Use of Technologies for Education
- Education, Ethics and Imagination in a Globalising World
- Curriculum, Policy and Practice
- Sociology of Education
- Philosophy of Education: Values, Aims and Society
- Assessment: Issues and Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
- We recommend you apply as soon as possible. The programme may remain open if places are still available and will be closed as soon as it is full or by 30 June.
Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 69
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 797 other Masters in Education in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 69
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required.
Tuition Fee
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International
29000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11800 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part time
- UK: £5,900
- International: £14,500
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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