Education and Development

Entry requirements

Degree classification

Bachelors degree - 2.2

Degree Subject

Education or related fields.

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Months of entry

September

Course content

Education is a powerful catalyst for economic, social, and sustainable development. Our MA in Education and Development will equip you with the knowledge and skills to drive positive change through education. You’ll be prepared for a wide range of impactful careers—from shaping educational policy and programming on a global scale to working with influential government bodies and leading national and international development agencies and NGOs.

On this one-year full-time course, you’ll join a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence and driven by a shared passion for making a difference. You’ll explore how education can contribute to global development, studying diverse approaches including human rights, social justice, and human capital theory, as well as critical perspectives on the role of education in addressing inequalities. This course will enable you to understand current debates and global education goals, and their implications for policy, programming and practice at national, regional, and international levels.

You’ll delve into educational debates from a wider development perspective. You’ll also study current challenges and opportunities in education and international development, including: inclusive education, gender inequalities, school violence, pedagogical reform, teacher supply and quality education, non-formal models of education (including Islamic education), decolonising education, education for sustainable development, and the impact and mitigation of conflict, humanitarian, and public health emergencies.

You’ll join our friendly close-knit academic community and benefit from exclusive access to the renowned ‘Education and Development Public Seminar’ series, hosted by UEA’s Schools of Global Development and Education and Lifelong Learning. This inspiring series features groundbreaking research from leading international academics and top research institutions. Our course lecturers are core members of UEA’s prestigious UNESCO Chair for Adult Literacy and Learning for Social Transformation, and you’ll be encouraged to actively engage with this globally recognised research community.

We’ll empower you to become a catalyst for change, shaping the future of education globally and driving sustainable development — while supporting your career aspirations every step of the way.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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