Program Overview

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Introduction to the Education and Technology MA

The Education and Technology MA offers students the opportunity to develop both theoretical and practical approaches to education and technology. This programme is available for both campus and distance learning modes.

Programme Overview

The MA is based at UCL Knowledge Lab, a ground-breaking research centre that uses the latest evidence to design and implement innovative educational technology and pedagogies that shape the future of education and learning. Students are supported by teaching staff who are all active researchers from a range of fields including education, sociology, and computer science.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor's degree or overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (related to education and/or technology), and relevant experience in teaching, education and/or a technology-related field. Applicants who do not meet these criteria may sometimes be considered on the basis of an excellent personal statement.

English Language Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2. UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL.

Visa Information for Non-UK Students

This programme is suitable for international students on a Student visa study must be full-time, face-to-face, starting September.

Equivalent Qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website. International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list of countries.

About the Programme

This is a multi-disciplinary programme that brings together students from a wide range of fields to explore the ways in which educational theory can be applied to the design, development, implementation, and research of learning technologies. As such:

• Educators learn to incorporate new technologies into their practice.
• Developers bring concepts and evidence from learning sciences into the design and evaluation of technologies.
• Aspiring researchers build the skills for an academic career in this fast-moving field.

Optional Modules

Optional modules include topic areas such as:

• Learning design
• Design thinking
• Artificial intelligence
• Learning analytics

Who This Programme is For

This programme attracts a wide range of teachers and lecturers, software developers and technicians, NGO workers, education managers and administrators, local authority advisors, information resource managers, and entrepreneurs. It is suited to those seeking continuing professional development, as well as those aiming for a research degree and academic career.

What the Programme Will Give You

The programme's combination of academic and practical multidisciplinary elements provides a unique skillset for a career in the rapidly developing Education and Technology sector, across academia and industry. The blending of research and design methods with key issues and debates in the field will equip you with critical thinking skills and the ability to appraise and/or lead evaluation studies.

Employability

Our graduates have a combination of critical and practical skills that position them as leaders in education and technology. Graduates are able to appraise and design approaches to education technology from a diverse range of perspectives. Graduates who focus on learning analytics have the skills to research and evaluate learning with technology and the contributions of Artificial Intelligence for learning.

Networking

During the programme, we endeavour to provide you with opportunities to engage with professionals working in the field of education and technology. This can be in the form of guest speakers on the programme or seminars/webinars held at UCL Knowledge Lab.

Teaching and Learning

We make the most of digital methods in our teaching, and all students can expect to engage in active synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences. Campus-based sessions are designed to maximise discussion, debate, and developing practical and collaborative skills.

Modules

The programme consists of two compulsory modules (60 credits). Students also choose two optional modules (60 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits). Exceptionally, students may choose three optional modules (90 credits) and a report (30 credits).

Compulsory Modules

• Education and Technology: Key Issues and Debates
• Researching Digital Learning
• Report on Education and Technology
• Dissertation on Education and Technology

Optional Modules

• Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Education
• Digital Design Thinking and Making
• Learning Design for Blended and Online Education
• Design and Use of Technologies for Education (DUTE)
• Digital Sociology of Education

Fees and Funding

Fees for this programme are as follows:

• UK students: Ł14,200 (full-time), Ł7,100 (part-time)
• International students: Ł35,400 (full-time), Ł17,700 (part-time)

Additional Costs

Students should take into account any travel, accommodation, and expenses involved in their Report or Dissertation. UCL's main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East).

Funding Your Studies

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

Next Steps

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines. There is an application processing fee for this programme of Ł90 for online applications.