Lifelong Learning University College London (UCL)

This masters degree will:

• give you critical insights into the concept of lifelong learning
• examine knowledge, learning and pedagogy in formal and informal settings
• raise questions about the contribution of lifelong learning to social cohesion and economic competitiveness
• look at policy developments for learning in the private and public sector
• help you to develop a high level of academic and research skill.

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

• take part in national and international discussions of the implications of lifelong learning
• relate the core topics to your own professional practice
• work with leading researchers in the field of lifelong learning
• benefit from a high level of individual support.

Teachers, trainers, coaches, mentors and managers in lifelong learning, including adult, professional, vocational and workplace learning in the public or private sector; also those interested in these areas in a personal capacity.

A good first degree and relevant professional experience.

• UK and international perspectives on lifelong learning
• The forms of lifelong learning (formal, non-formal and informal learning)
• Lifelong learning policy
• Widening participation
• Work-based learning.

• Education for the professions
• Learning and teaching for adults
• Managing work-based learning
• Vocational learning: policy and practice.

By coursework assignments of up to 5,000 words, essays and portfolios with reflective statements, and a 20,000-word dissertation or 10,000-word report.

Face-to-face evening, full-day and/or weekend sessions.

Graduates of this masters degree are currently working as:

• head of education policy
• human resource development manager
• team leader in adult education institution.

• Lifelong Learning: Theories and Perspectives

• Education for the Professions
• Innovation and Change in Higher and Professional Education
• Learning and Teaching for Adults
• Vocational Learning: Policy and Practice

Entry requirements for this course

Contact University College London (UCL) to find course entry requirements.

View foundation and pathway programmes to help you meet academic and language entry requirements.