The English Education MA programme offers participants a stimulating combination of both academic and professional development, including guidance on conducting small-scale research. It is particularly helpful in enhancing practising English/literacy teachers' promotional prospects and 'leadership capital', and is relevant to practitioners from across all phases of education.
About this degree
Updated annually, a carefully balanced programme of core and optional modules explores a wide range of contemporary topics relating to English as a curriculum subject; interactive seminars are designed to draw on participants' own experiences and increase awareness of the richness and scope of English as a field of study (including media and drama).
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of one compulsory core module (30 credits), and a dissertation (60 credits) or report (30 credits), plus choice from a wide range of optional modules (30 credits each) thus reflecting different interests within the field of English studies.
Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in English Education.
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.
Compulsory modules
- Contemporary Issues in English Education
Optional modules
Recommended optional modules include:
- Shakespeare in Education
- Creativity: from theory to practice in English Media Drama
- Teaching Controversial Issues
- Literacy Practice in Writing and Comprehension
- Assessment for Learning
- Assessment Issues and Practice
- International Perspectives on Education Reform: Curriculum and Assessment
- Gender, Sexuality and Education
- Developing Understanding in English, Media, Drama Studies
Whilst students are normally expected to choose modules from the published list of recommended options, in exceptional circumstances individual students may choose from a wider range of options, subject to approval.
Visit the UCL Institute of Education website for more information, including module descriptions, which can be seen by clicking on the module title.
Dissertation/report
All students undertake an independent research project which either culminates in a dissertation of approximately 20,000 words (60 credits) or an investigative report of approximately 10,000 words (30 credits).
Teaching and learning
The MA is delivered through a combination of face-to-face seminars and online materials; sessions are always interactive, drawing on students' own interests and experiences. Most modules are assessed by means of written essays, but some offer alternative forms of assessment e.g. a presentation.
Teaching is delivered through a combination of face-to-face lectures and seminars/practical workshops supported by online-learning and individual tutor support. Each 30 credit module consists of 300 learning hours, approximately 20% of which involves face-to-face teaching and/or other forms of tutor contact.
Additional costs
Accessibility
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Funding
Scholarships relevant to this department are displayed below.
IOE-Clarke Scholarships
- Note:
- Deadline Monday 25 May 2020 (5pm London time).
- Value:
- Tuition fees, stipend, flights (1 year)
- Eligibility:
- Overseas
- Criteria:
- Based on both academic merit and financial need
IOE-ISH Centenary Masters Scholarships
- Note:
- Deadline: Monday 18 May 2020 (5pm London time).
- Value:
- Full tuition fees and accommodation (1 year)
- Eligibility:
- Overseas
- Criteria:
- Based on both academic merit and financial need
For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.
