Education (Citizenship) MA

UCL (University College London)

On this small and friendly MA route, students explore the key concepts involved in understanding citizenship education. They develop an understanding of contemporary issues and key research findings in citizenship education and related areas, and are supported to apply this knowledge in practice in educational settings and related contexts. On the Education (Citizenship) MA, students explore some of the educational, political and philosophical debates that have influenced the curriculum and the learning and teaching of citizenship education in schools, colleges and related settings. Students are encouraged to critically reflect on principles, practices and issues that shape and relate to policy and professional practice in citizenship education and to develop theorized and evidence-informed perspectives on policy and practice. Education (Citizenship) MA is suited to anyone interested in researching citizenship education. It also relevant to teachers of citizenship, to policymakers working in citizenship education, to museum educators, and to others interested in citizenship education working in NGOs and other organisations with educational remits. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.