MA Philosophy of Education

The Philosophy of Education MA offered by University College London is a specialist degree exploring philosophical debates about the nature and aims of education. This course integrates both theory and practice, developing research skills, and encouraging autonomous learning. It’s an ideal choice for teachers, educationalists, and philosophers who wish to deepen their understanding of educational philosophies.Course Content: The Philosophy of Education MA explores the philosophical debates about the aims and nature of education, focusing on both theory and practice. The course also develops research skills that are needed for autonomous learning. The program also encourages students to engage with broader debates across philosophy.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include ‘Philosophy of Education: Introduction and Methods’, ‘Philosophy of Education & Politics’, ‘Philosophy of Education: Normative Questions’ and ‘Foundations of Educational Research’. It also includes an optional module and a dissertation.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the University College London (UCL), Institute of Education (IOE). UCL is ranked #1 for Education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021).Future Careers: Graduates of the Philosophy of Education MA find employment in education, research, policy and administration, the charitable sector, development, and consultancy. Many graduates also opt for further study, progressing to a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.