Literacy and Education

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Literacy and Education at UCL (University College London). Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Literacy and Education MA is a broad based, generalist course, appropriate for all those who have a serious interest in literacy education, practice, policy and research. This course gives students an opportunity to explore how literacy operates in a diverse and changing world. Our modules focus on the various ways in which literacy is perceived, valued, used and appraised, across a range of life domains and cultural contexts. International tuition fees are £35,400 per year, home/UK fees are £14,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £41,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £14,200 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £35,400

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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