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- Social Policy (Evidence Synthesis) MSc (formerly known as Social Policy and Social Research with Systematic Reviews MSc)
- Social Policy (Quantitative Education Analysis) MSc (new course for 2026 entry)
- Social Policy (Research Methods) MSc (formerly known as Social Policy and Social Research MSc)
Social Research Methods
- Social Research Methods with Data Science MSc (formerly known as Social Research Methods MSc)
What our students have said about us
After working in academia and NGOs, I felt it was the right time to return to the classroom, to bring my experience into dialogue with new perspectives. I wanted a course with a strong research focus and a clear link to policy as a tool for social justice. This course does both: it helps you understand social problems and policymaking from different perspectives, while giving you solid training in research methods to work with data and evidence for careers in policy, research, or evaluation.
Why study a Master’s at UCL Institute of Education (IOE)?
- Learn from the world’s best: IOE is world number 1 for Education in QS subject rankings for the 12th year running (2014-2025).
- Stand out to top employers: UCL is the top choice in London for companies looking to hire university graduates (The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers Research).
- Get career-ready with our employer-led events, workshops, career consultancy and work placement opportunities.
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