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    Philosophy of Education MA

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    London, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £32,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    84%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Philosophy of Education MA at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £32,000.

    About the program

    Provides comprehensive grounding in philosophy of education. Covers application of philosophical research methods to contemporary educational issues in practice and policy, and engagement with social sciences and humanities.

    Focus: coursework
    IOE ranked #1 in Education (QS)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 26, 2026
    Sept 2026 Intake
    Jun 26, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Level 2: Overall score of 96 with 24/30 in reading and writing and 22/30 in speaking and listening (tests before 21 Jan 2026); Overall score of 4.5 and 4.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening (tests from 21 Jan 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Level 2: Overall score of 7.0 and a minimum of 6.5 in each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £17,500.00
    Annual living cost

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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 Philosophy of Education MA at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Philosophy of Education MA at UCL is £32,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is Philosophy of Education MA at UCL online or in-person?
    Philosophy of Education MA at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Philosophy of Education MA at UCL take to complete?
    Philosophy of Education MA at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Philosophy of Education MA at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: Second class Bachelor's degree
    How competitive is Philosophy of Education MA at UCL?
    Philosophy of Education MA at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 84%.