International Development and Education MA
Newcastle University
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MA - Master of Arts

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The International Development and Education MA provides you with the skills and knowledge for a career in the field and/or for further study through a PhD.OverviewOur masters in International Development and Education uses a multidisciplinary approach to international development. It considers contemporary global change through various perspectives, including:socialpoliticalhistoricalenvironmentaleconomicThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) run through the modules. This provides a ...Read more

The International Development and Education MA provides you with the skills and knowledge for a career in the field and/or for further study through a PhD.

Overview

Our master's in International Development and Education uses a multidisciplinary approach to international development. It considers contemporary global change through various perspectives, including:

  • social
  • political
  • historical
  • environmental
  • economic

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) run through the modules. This provides a contemporary stance on where the world stands today at building a better world for people and our planet by 2030. You'll gain an understanding of and explore current debates around how education contributes to the development process.

Your future

The course is for graduates from education, information technology, economics, politics, geography or business backgrounds.

Our graduates go on to pursue careers in:

  • education in developing countries
  • the global education industry
  • national governments
  • international aid agencies
  • non-governmental organisations and charities

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CUG Subject Ranking
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CUG Ranking
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26th
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Gabrielle
19 Nov 24

Lots of great study spaces/libraries. Some lecture halls are great and (plug sockets where you can charge your laptop at every seat) but others, in the older buildings are less..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 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.

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£10,800 per year

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£23,500 per year

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£23,500 per year

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International Development and Education MA
Lots of great study spaces/libraries. Some lecture halls are great and (plug sockets where you can charge your laptop at every seat) but others, in the older buildings are less...
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