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Our courses

We host top-rated initial teacher education programmes, innovative MA courses, diverse doctoral studies and a wide range of continuing professional development opportunities.

Our research
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Our research

Our department is a vibrant hub of research – international, national and local. Teaching in the CPA department is informed by the research we carry out.

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Centres in the department

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Centre for Holocaust Education

The only specialist institute supporting teachers on Holocaust education in the classroom, using the best in contemporary research.

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Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research

Researching how best to prepare teachers as agentive professionals.

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Development Education Research Centre

One of the world's leading centres for development education, global learning, education for sustainable development and global citizenship.

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UCL Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education

Leading research into climate change and sustainability education which shapes the development of outstanding, free professional development for all teachers and school leaders.

News

New BA degree in Youth, Society and Sustainable Futures launching at UCL
New BA degree in Youth, Society and Sustainable Futures launching at UCL

New BA degree in Youth, Society and Sustainable Futures launching at UCL

Young people worldwide increasingly want a role in addressing global issues, living sustainable lives and securing future employment. The new degree has been designed to respond to this social need.

07 Nov 2024

IOE students win awards for doctoral research
IOE students win awards for doctoral research

IOE students win awards for doctoral research

A number of doctoral researchers studying within IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, have been awarded prizes this autumn which recognise the excellence of their research in a wide range of educational specialisms, from languages and sociology to issues facing teachers.

05 Nov 2024

IOE education experts join newly established DfE Science Advisory Council
IOE education experts join newly established DfE Science Advisory Council

IOE education experts join newly established DfE Science Advisory Council

Three IOE academics are among a team of 12 independent experts appointed to the UK government Department for Education's newly established Science Advisory Council.

29 Oct 2024

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