MA Education (Citizenship)

The Education (Citizenship) MA at University College London (UCL) is a comprehensive course aimed at professionals with an interest in citizenship education. It offers a theoretical perspective on citizenship, including liberal and democratic theories, alongside more practical perspectives, drawing on a range of disciplinary backgrounds, such as psychology, sociology, history, philosophy, politics, law, and geography.Course Content: The course offers an in-depth study of topics including human rights, social justice, multiculturalism, citizenship education in the UK and internationally. It covers theoretical and practical aspects of citizenship education, and works towards developing a sophisticated understanding of the issues and debates in the subject area. Key Modules: This programme spans over one academic year and includes key modules like ‘Education and Social Justice’, ‘Knowledge, Power and Curriculum’, ‘Research Methods: Planning Research’, ‘Core Concepts in Philosophy and Theory of Education’. Future Careers: Graduates from this program have gone on to find careers in a diverse range of roles within education, either in schools or further and higher education institutions. Many graduates use the course as a springboard to further research at PhD level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.