Social Science

Course Overview

The EdD Social Science at UCL (University College London) is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 7-year part-time structure. The EdD is a research degree for experienced professionals from education and related fields who would like to extend their professional understanding and develop skills in research, evaluation and high-level reflection on practice. Development of the student cohort provides an important element of the EdD so that a learning community is established from the start of the programme. International tuition fees are £15,650 per year, home/UK fees are £3,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 91% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £3,790 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £15,650

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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