Higher Education Studies MA
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
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University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
Higher Education Studies MA
Postgraduate · Social
About this programme
The Higher Education Studies MA is designed to give you critical insights into the changing field of Higher Education, reflecting on important debates nationally and internationally. The course encourages you to explore, share, and challenge existing knowledge. You will examine Higher Education policy and practices both comparatively and in relation to your own experience. The
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £32,000 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
A minimum of a relevant second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard and relevant personal or professional experience of Higher Education.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- UCL Global Excellence ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline March-April each year
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds