Overview

The Education (Geography) course from University College London (UCL) aims to engage students in deep critical thought about geography education with a view to improving the quality of the geography curriculum experience for young people and to view geography as a resource with unique educational potential.

The course encourages students to examine critical debates in geography and ask what value these have for schools.

The programme consists of three compulsory modules (30 credits each), and a choice between one optional module (30 credits) and either a Dissertation with Integrated Research Methods or a Dissertation (60 credits), OR two optional modules (30 credits each) and a Report with Integrated Research Methods (30 credits).

The foundation of your career

MA Education (Geography) students develop a wide range of skills including:

critical thinking and analysis
transferring principles from one context to another
building logical and balanced arguments based on critical consideration of evidence
offering creative solutions to complex problems
research skills (including the framing of research questions and the collection of evidence)

expressing ideas fluently in both writing and speaking

Employability

Graduates of the MA Education (Geography) programme work as teachers, heads of humanities, heads of geography and senior managers in primary and secondary schools. Others have jobs as policymakers and education consultants, university geography teacher educators and PhD students.

Networking

University College London (UCL) students on the MA Education (Geography) are welcomed into the wider geography education research (GER) community. They are given a wide range of face-to-face and online opportunities to take part in and contribute to national and international seminars, conferences and workshops.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Curriculum, Policy and Practice
Critical Perspectives on Learning and Teaching
Independent Study
Supporting Learners and Learning
Teacher as Author: Curriculum Design and Development
The Action Researcher: Exploring Contexts and Issues
Education for Sustainable Development: Perspectives from Policy and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Geography View 87 other Masters in Geography in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

≈ 33000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13500 GBP / year

≈ 13500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time: UK: £6,750 | International: £16,500

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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The foundation of your career

Employability

Networking

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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