MA Education and Social Justice

This programme is ideal for educators, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and leaders from educational settings, community and voluntary organisations, and policy sector as well as for current undergraduate students. The MA is designed to meet the needs of educators, researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and leaders from educational settings, community and voluntary organisations, and policy sector as well as for current undergraduate students. A key focus of this programme is to equip students with requisite knowledge, skills, and strategies to tackle challenges in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals. You will learn to question accepted theory and policy, view education from a global perspective and explore key issues such as equity, inclusion and accessibility. This programme involves critical multi-disciplinary study and deepens your understanding of education in a local and global context. We welcome UK and international students. Please note this MA does not provide Qualified Teacher Status. The programme offers you an opportunity to: Critically explore educational issues at the intersection of race, ethnicity, class, ability, language, gender, sexual orientation, and immigration trajectories Critically interrogate education policy, discourse and practice in a supportive and stretching learning community Explore and analyse social, political, historical, philosophical, and cultural issues in education. Focus on social justice practice, ethical global pedagogies, education for sustainability, and critical global citizenship education. Enjoy and contribute to the rich environment created by a diverse breadth of learners What our students have to say about this course "Building on my professional experience I applied to the course with a desire to develop and deepen my knowledge within the education field, challenge my thinking and undertake research within the SEND field. Highlights of the course included being able to interact with other educational professionals and the quality and depth of knowledge of each lecturer. It was challenging, thought provoking and valuable to talk through issues and factors relating to education across the world and within the local community that I worked. Undertaking the MA has been of great value as led me to undertake my Doctor of Education at LJMU and continue my growth professionally; with an aim to produce impactful research. The course was challenging but has benefited me both personally and professionally and I would recommend it to all who want to continue to progress their career." -Heidi Smith, graduate Read more

You will need: Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections Undergraduate degree An undergraduate degree (lower second-class level or above). Alternative qualifications considered We welcome international students with relevant qualifications. Further information RPL Candidates already holding a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or other M-level qualifications deemed by the Programme Leaders to be equivalent to respective parts of the MA programme maybe permitted to enter with exemptions, subject to the University's regulations and Advanced Standing in Postgraduate Awards and with the approval of the University Recognition Group. The Recognition of Prior Education and Learning (RP-EL) system will be explained if required. International requirements IELTS IELTS 6.5 level (minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent qualification. We accept alternative English language programmes but not all are accepted from every country or every programme. You can check which equivalent qualifications are accepted on our International Entry Requirements page. Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme. All applications are considered by the Programme Leaders. They are assessed on your application form and your reference.

IELTS IELTS 6.5 level (minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent qualification

International students: £8,980 per year

UK students: £8,980 per year

UK/Home: £8,980 per year

International: £8,980 per year

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• Liverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom