The Sociology of Education MA will guide students through the latest theories, concepts and research in the sociology of education, exploring the wider political, social and cultural contexts of policy and practice in education. It will encourage them to use sociological research to reflect on their c–urrent and future roles in education and provide them with a grounding for evaluating education practice. Students will develop critical theoretical, methodological and analytical skills in educational research in the sociology of education field and learn to apply them in their own professional context.
CareersGraduates of this programme are currently working as lecturers and teachers, local authority officers, government department officers, members of education think tanks, or as research students (MPhil/PhD, EdD).
EmployabilityStudents develop a capacity to critically engage with and conduct educational research on issues relating to sociology and education.
Expected July 2025
Start date
September 2025
UCL (University College London)
Gower Street,
London,
Camden,
WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.