Academic departments

Culture, Communication and Media
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Culture, Communication and Media

Excellence in teaching, research and consultancy at the intersections of communication, culture, media, technology, and education.

Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
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Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment

Committed to empowering professionals and their students, supporting life-long learning and striving for a just and inclusive society.

Education, Practice and Society
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Education, Practice and Society

Undertaking research to support education throughout the life course.

Learning and Leadership
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Learning and Leadership

World-leading in Early Years and Primary Education, Leadership and Education Policy.

Psychology and Human Development
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Psychology and Human Development

Encompassing psychological approaches to learning, development and teaching from early childhood to adulthood.

UCL Social Research Institute
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UCL Social Research Institute

The UCL Social Research Institute is a world-leading centre for policy-oriented social science. Our mission is to change the world for the better through our research, our teaching and our public enga

Centres at IOE

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Centres

As the world's leading centre in the field of education and social science, we host a wide variety of specialist centres that complement our commitment to teaching and research excellence.

Centre for Doctoral Education
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Centre for Doctoral Education

The Centre for Doctoral Education (CDE) undertakes research to inform, challenge and develop doctoral education internationally.

UCL Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE)
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UCL Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE)

CLIE offers a range of degree preparation and foundation courses for international students, as well as a diverse portfolio of summer schools.