International Education and Development MA
University of Sussex
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Do you work - or wish to work - on educational issues in aid agencies, multilateral agencies, NGOs, consultancy and research firms, government ministries and academia?The MA has established its reputation over three decades and is highly regarded internationally. Our faculty enjoy a global reputation as leaders in their field and have contributed to education and development policies around the world. You’ll study with students from across the globe and benefit from our large network of ...Read more

Do you work - or wish to work - on educational issues in aid agencies, multilateral agencies, NGOs, consultancy and research firms, government ministries and academia?

The MA has established its reputation over three decades and is highly regarded internationally. Our faculty enjoy a global reputation as leaders in their field and have contributed to education and development policies around the world. You’ll study with students from across the globe and benefit from our large network of alumni.

We expect to offer you six specialisms:

  • Curriculum, Learning and Society
  • Foundations of Education Policy, Planning and Development
  • Gender and Identities: Education, Citizenship and Youth
  • Quantitative Analysis in International Education
  • Refugees, Education and Development
  • The Global Governance of Education and Conflict.

Careers

Our graduates develop their expertise for work in government departments, development agencies, non-governmental organisations, or independent education consultancy. Some go on to study at doctoral level.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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8th
CUG Ranking
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47th
What students say
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Dalmi
02 Dec 24

I am happy at Sussex. Comparing it to the university I did my undergrad at, Sussex is a..Read more

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Yasmin
31 Oct 24

I like the campus and professors. Food options are also great. I wish there were more events on campus that are not always fundraising because I feel like there are few free..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should preferably be in education, development studies or a social science. You may also be considered for the course if you have a qualification in another subject area or work experience in the development sector or teaching.

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£11,025 per year

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£22,575 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

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Dalmi
02 Dec 24
International Education and Development MA
I am happy at Sussex. Comparing it to the university I did my undergrad at, Sussex is a...
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Yasmin
31 Oct 24
International Education and Development MA
I like the campus and professors. Food options are also great. I wish there were more events on campus that are not always fundraising because I feel like there are few free...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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