This programme addresses key debates in the study of education, power and social change from an interdisciplinary perspective; themes, issues and methodologies are developed from a range of viewpoints, and the programme offers those with an interest in, or concern about, education the opportunity to explore relevant theory, research and policy developments and, where relevant, to apply these to education practices; the programme explores the links between education and social and political movements and develops understandings of how 'education' as a contested field should be viewed within a globalised and post-colonial context.
Core modules: education, globalisation and change; education, power and resistances; researching education; plus 1 from: dissertation; action research work-related project; plus options from: arts policy and management with arts education; development studies; culture, diaspora and ethnicity; gender, sexuality, and society/gender; sexuality and culture; professional studies; voluntary and community sector studies; youth participation.
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Oct |
2 terms |
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Camden, WC1E 7HX |
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4 terms |
Part-time | No application date provided |
Camden, WC1E 7HX |
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University of London
Social Studies, Education Studies, Education Research

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The decision to go Birkbeck was the best of my life! Having started out studying with the OU, I felt it was important to get practical, hands-on experience and to be able to interact with experts and other students. Birkbeck had all the adv...more
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