Overview

The MA Education (Science) from University College London (UCL) will increase understanding of the academic theory of both education and science education.

It enables students to critically evaluate research and development in the field, apply scientific ideas to the practice of science education in formal and informal contexts and give insights into contemporary developments in science education.

Teaching and learning

The MA Education (Science) is taught through a combination of face-to-face and online. The compulsory module, Foundations of Science Education, is studied with nine sessions face-to-face and one online task or online.

What is Education? and Understanding Research modules can be studied face-to-face, online, or through a short intensive summer programme.

Careers

Graduates of this programme are currently working across a broad range of areas: teachers and lecturers in all phases of formal education, primary, secondary and tertiary; researchers; policymakers; the informal education sector such as museums and science centres.

Recent career destinations for this degree:

Secondary School Teacher (Deputy Curriculum Leader for Science, Waltham Forest School and Sports College)

PhD in Education, York University

Teacher (Biology), Unspecified School

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Science Education

What is Education?

Understanding Research

Curriculum, Policy and Practice

Global Citizenship Education: Research, Policy and Practice

Gender, Education and Development

Understanding Education Policy

Assessment: Issues and Practice

Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development

Education and Development in Asia

Teaching Controversial Issues

International Perspectives on Education Reform: Curriculum and Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. However, those who do not meet the minimum requirements should contact the Programme Leader. Work experience will be taken into account.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

≈ 33000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13500 GBP / year

≈ 13500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time: UK: £6,750 | International: £16,500

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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General requirements

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Additional Details

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