Overview

The Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation offers programs leading to degrees in the Master of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education, M.S. in Social and Philosophical Studies in Education, M.S. in Research Methods in Education, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Studies in Higher Education, and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Policy Studies, Measurement, and Evaluation. The department also participates in the College of Education’s Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Education Sciences degree program with strands in Philosophical and Cultural Inquiry and Educational Evaluation and Policy. Additionally, the department offers graduate certificates in Research Methods in Education and International Education. The department has periodically offered an Ed.D. Cohort program in collaboration with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

What you will study

The Educational Policy Studies MSc program offered at University of Kentucky works well as a foundation for doctoral study. When focused with an approved “topical major,” the degree may also serve a variety of career and academic purposes. Students following this degree program may engage in the study of the history, sociology, philosophy, and comparative international analyses of education. This degree also provides students with a core suite of policy analysis tools, including courses in quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Policy Issues and Education
Philosophy of Education
Education and Culture
Historical & Philosophical
Cultural & Comparative
Social & Political

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Educational Research Educational Psychology View 477 other Masters in Educational Research in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

CV (optional): Please include work history, any certifications/licensures, publications and research, and hobbies or special interests.
Personal Statement: Why do you want to study in this department. What brings you, autobiographically to this point in your life? What aspects of the program interest you? What questions, issues, or areas of inquiry would you like to explore while taking the classes? And what do you plan to do with your degree upon completion? Your statement should be approximately 500 words.
Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

33548 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33548 USD per year during 12 months.
National

33548 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33548 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

13674 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13674 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Lexington-Fayette

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

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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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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