MA Social Justice and Education

The Social Justice and Education MA programme offered by UCL is designed for students who want to understand and analyse key issues in social justice nationally and internationally, particularly in relation to inequalities in education. Drawing on the work of scholars in education, sociology and human rights, this programme provides an interdisciplinary exploration of social justice and its application to social policy and education.Course Content: Students undergo a comprehensive study of contemporary debates about theory and policy in social justice in education, and the significance of theories of justice for practical applications in the education framework. The programme provides tools for designing intervention strategies and for carrying out original research in social justice in education. It also provides grounding in international human rights law, with a particular focus on the rights of children and on the significance of a rights-based approach to addressing educational and social disadvantage.Key Modules: All students undertake a core module in Social Justice and Education, and choose modules from a range of options including Education, Gender and International Development, Education and Muslim Communities, and Sociology of Race and Racism. Furthermore, all students are required to complete a dissertation in the field of social justice in education.Future Careers: This programme is suited for those seeking to work in educational and social policy, as well as those who aspire to a research career in education. Graduates consequently have pursued careers in a range of sectors such as NGOs, think tanks, academia and government departments responsible for education and social justice.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.