Education and Social Justice (by Distance Learning) MA

Program Overview

The Master's in Education and Social Justice from Lancaster University is a distance learning program that equips students to become advocates for change in education policy and practice. Through research-focused modules and expert faculty, students explore the intersection of social justice and education, fostering a global community of learners working towards a more just and equitable education system.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master's in Education and Social Justice is a distance learning program offered by Lancaster University. It allows students to study from anywhere in the world.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Explore the intersection between social justice and education.
• Equip students to become advocates for change in policy and practice.
• Enhance understanding of social justice theories related to education.
• Provide opportunities for research experience.
• Foster a global community of students with diverse perspectives.
• Offer instruction from expert faculty with a broad range of specialized knowledge.
• Focus on experiences of inequality in different groups or explore national and international policies related to social justice issues.

Outline:

Year 1:

Core Modules:

• Education, Evaluation and Research: This module introduces students to research processes, methodology, and the development of research agendas.
It aims to equip students with the skills to conduct autonomous research.
• Key Issues and Theories in Social Justice and Education: This module explores various theories of social justice and their application in education.
Students will examine how different perspectives influence the understanding of educational systems and inequalities.
• Tutor-supported Independent Study: This module allows students to conduct an exploratory research project focused on a topic relevant to their personal or professional interests.
It involves working with a supervisor to design, implement, and report on the project.

Year 2:

Core Modules:

• Research Dissertation: This module culminates in the development and completion of a dissertation on a chosen topic related to the student's field of study.
The dissertation provides experience in conducting extended, self-directed research.

Optional Modules:

• Challenging Educational Inequalities: This module explores various social justice issues within education, such as gender, class, ethnicity, disability, and their intersections.
It examines how these factors influence inclusion and exclusion within educational institutions and how inequalities can be challenged.
• Disrupting Education: Power, Equality, and Policy: This module delves into the application and interpretation of educational policies and theories in practice.
It considers how these factors are enacted, contested, and reproduced within educational systems.
• Globalism, Multiculturalism and Education: This module examines the intersection of globalism, globalization, and multiculturalism in educational research.

Teaching:

Faculty:

The program is taught by a team of research-active tutors with expertise in areas such as gender, migration, development, globalization, social class, disability, and digital environments.

Unique Approaches:

• The program emphasizes the importance of developing research skills.
• Students have the opportunity to work with expert supervisors on research projects.
• The program fosters a collaborative learning environment where students can benefit from each other's knowledge and experience.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Teachers
• Social workers
• Policymakers
• Other areas of education
• Charities
• NGOs

Opportunities and Outcomes:

• The qualification can lead to career changes, promotions, and further research opportunities.
• Completion of the program can be a stepping stone to doctoral studies in Education and Social Justice.

Other:

Unique Features:

• The program is designed to be flexible and adaptable to students' individual circumstances.
• Students can learn from anywhere in the world.
• The program focuses on research that makes a real impact.

Additional Information:

• The program is aligned with the University's commitment to social justice and equality.
• The University provides extensive support services for students, including academic and personal guidance.

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Additional costs

There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers. Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below. College fees Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small College Membership Fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee. For students starting in 2023 and 2024, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses. Fees for students starting in 2025 have not yet been set. Computer equipment and internet access To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems. The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place. Application fees and tuition fee deposits For most taught postgraduate applications there is a non-refundable application fee of £40. We will let you know in your offer letter if a deposit is required and you will be given a deadline date when this is due to be paid. What is my fee status? The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status. Fees in subsequent years Read more about fees in subsequent years.