12 monthsProgramme duration
25,900 GBPTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Develop your career globally with an MA in International Development and Education.
We work with NGOs, charities and schools to offer you a dedicated placement, giving you practical experience, the chance to make a real impact, and the skills employers value.
This degree prepares you for a number of future paths. You could:
- advance your career in international development
- transition into a new role within NGOs, charities, or education organisations
- progress to doctoral study
You'll graduate ready to contribute meaningfully to global development and education.
Why choose this Master’s in International Development and Education?
What sets this postgraduate degree apart is the integration of academic study with a practical placement where you carry out your own research to co-create change. You'll take a multidisciplinary approach to international development, and consider contemporary global change through various perspectives, including:
- social
- political
- historical
- environmental
- economic
Placement module: the opportunity to make an impact
Extend your learning into the field of development and education through a dedicated placement module, either in person or virtually. The placement module provides you with hands-on experience. You'll:
- carry out your own research study and apply your knowledge in real-world settings
- participate in an informed way in discussions and debates on development issues and education
- develop practical knowledge of schooling and education in the Global South or Global North
- consider problems and challenges with first-hand engagement, either in person or virtually
- translate your learning into practical impact
Learn from global experts
Learn from lecturers who are experts in the field with extensive experience working across Asia and Africa. Our lecturers advise on policy relating to global challenges and carry out world-leading research. Lecturers are engaged in interdisciplinary research on:
- children's literacy
- health
- gender
- water
- sanitation
- nutrition
Learning aligned with sustainable development
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) run through the modules. This helps you understand global progress towards a better future for people and the planet by 2030. You will also explore current debates about how education contributes to the development process.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Develop your career globally with an MA in International Development and Education.
We work with NGOs, charities and schools to offer you a dedicated placement, giving you practical experience, the chance to make a real impact, and the skills employers value.
This degree prepares you for a number of future paths. You could:
- advance your career in international development
- transition into a new role within NGOs, charities, or education organisations
- progress to doctoral study
You'll graduate ready to contribute meaningfully to global development and education.
Why choose this Master’s in International Development and Education?
What sets this postgraduate degree apart is the integration of academic study with a practical placement where you carry out your own research to co-create change. You'll take a multidisciplinary approach to international development, and consider contemporary global change through various perspectives, including:
- social
- political
- historical
- environmental
- economic
Placement module: the opportunity to make an impact
Extend your learning into the field of development and education through a dedicated placement module, either in person or virtually. The placement module provides you with hands-on experience. You'll:
- carry out your own research study and apply your knowledge in real-world settings
- participate in an informed way in discussions and debates on development issues and education
- develop practical knowledge of schooling and education in the Global South or Global North
- consider problems and challenges with first-hand engagement, either in person or virtually
- translate your learning into practical impact
Learn from global experts
Learn from lecturers who are experts in the field with extensive experience working across Asia and Africa. Our lecturers advise on policy relating to global challenges and carry out world-leading research. Lecturers are engaged in interdisciplinary research on:
- children's literacy
- health
- gender
- water
- sanitation
- nutrition
Learning aligned with sustainable development
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) run through the modules. This helps you understand global progress towards a better future for people and the planet by 2030. You will also explore current debates about how education contributes to the development process.
Admission Requirements
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent.
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience.
Tuition fees
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Deadline
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Application requirements
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