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We're a friendly, supportive community studying the role of education in society and questioning how this system affects us all.

At York you will receive a high quality education from a world-renowned university located in one of the most beautiful and historical cities in England. We are widely recognised in the UK and beyond as a leading department in the field of education with a national and international reputation for the excellence of our degree programmes, research and curriculum developments. 

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