Education, Public Policy & Equity [MSc]

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  • It has been fun for me. I have met many people and made many good friends. The course was a little tough.
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  • I had an amazing experience overall, Glasgow is a perfect place for learning and welcoming, they offer interesting course and I had a nice time in all, thanks to all.
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  • I loved Glasgow a lot. It is very inclusive and beautiful. The student atmosphere is commendable and so nice. I had the time of my life here
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Postgraduate

In Glasgow

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This interdisciplinary programme draws on sociology, political science and economics to provide rigorous and broad grounding in theory for studying education as a vital component of public policy. You will explore how equity in education influences equity in society and vice versa. Educational disadvantage and inequity do not exist in isolation from other forms of disadvantage. Therefore the programme critically analyses the ability of education policy to influence wider social issues. The programme places joint emphasis on qualitative and quantitative analytical methods, which are reinforced through application to real policy issues under the guidance of experienced tutors. You will be taught by an international and interdisciplinary team of academics, who combine subject expertise with practical experience in education and public policy. The programme's applied focus is reinforced and explored through external speakers and a study trip. The teaching and assessment methods emphasise working critically with complex arguments. This will prepare you for the normative judgements required by decision makers once the limits of positive analysis have been reached.

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Location

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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University Avenue, G12 8QQ

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  • It has been fun for me. I have met many people and made many good friends. The course was a little tough.
    |
  • I had an amazing experience overall, Glasgow is a perfect place for learning and welcoming, they offer interesting course and I had a nice time in all, thanks to all.
    |
  • I loved Glasgow a lot. It is very inclusive and beautiful. The student atmosphere is commendable and so nice. I had the time of my life here
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jane cameron

4.5
24/05/2019
About the course: It has been fun for me. I have met many people and made many good friends. The course was a little tough.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Agata

4.0
23/05/2019
About the course: I had an amazing experience overall, Glasgow is a perfect place for learning and welcoming, they offer interesting course and I had a nice time in all, thanks to all.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Chris

4.0
22/05/2019
About the course: I loved Glasgow a lot. It is very inclusive and beautiful. The student atmosphere is commendable and so nice. I had the time of my life here
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Lauren

3.5
22/05/2019
About the course: Everybody should consider coming to this university as it allows you to think about something which you are amazingly keen on and meet individuals with comparative interests
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • IT
  • Public
  • Equity
  • International
  • Economics

Course programme

You will take 5 core and 1 optional course, as well as complete a dissertation on a chosen topic.

Core courses
  • Education and public policy
  • Educational policy making in action
  • Equity, social justice and change
  • International and comparative education
  • Practitioner enquiry and decision-making A.
Optional courses
  • Economics for education and public policy
  • Education and international development
  • Higher education as a field of research, policy and practice
  • Leadership in implementing education policy
  • Modern education thought.

Additional information

for entry in 2016

You should have a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent (e.g. 3.0 GPA) in education, social sciences, business, law, public administration, or other related subject.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a...

Education, Public Policy & Equity [MSc]

Price on request