Education (Geography) MA

UCL (University College London)

The Education (Geography) MA will support you in improving the geography curriculum experience for young people. You will explore key concepts involved in understanding geography education. You will develop knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues and key research findings in geography education and related areas, and you will be supported to apply this knowledge and understanding to your own practice in education and related contexts. During the course you will: Think deeply and critically about how geography education addresses key contemporary issues like sustainability, climate change and social justice and global citizenship. Engage with theoretical understandings of curriculum development. Look at the practical application of high-quality Geography in schools. Enhance your own unique practices of high-quality Geography in schools. Study research methods within Geography education and carry out your own research. Develop your attributes for successful Geography subject leadership. The Education (Geography) MA is designed to appeal to: Prospective and practising teachers. School managers. Geography and Humanities Advisors. Teacher educators and education consultants. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.

IOE, UCL Institute of Education