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    Literacy and Education MA

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    London, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £35,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Literacy and Education MA at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £35,400.

    About the program

    The program explores literacy as a social practice across life domains and cultural contexts, including its links to power, agency, and gender. It covers literacy use and learning lifelong and life-wide, with a module on research methods allowing a small-scale study.

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    IOE ranked #1 Education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $13,347.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Literacy and Education MA at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Literacy and Education MA at UCL is £35,400 across 180 required credits.
    Is Literacy and Education MA at UCL online or in-person?
    Literacy and Education MA at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Literacy and Education MA at UCL take to complete?
    Literacy and Education MA at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Literacy and Education MA at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification.
    What work-permit options follow Literacy and Education MA at UCL?
    Post-completion work rights for Literacy and Education MA at UCL: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)