MA Global Development (Part time)
University of East Anglia
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Course OverviewOn this vibrant two-year part-time course, youll delve into global development, and explore contemporary changes affecting the globe, from various social, economic, historical, political and environmental standpoints.Youll learn to ask and propose answers to questions about the origins and persistence of poverty, inequality, illiteracy, gender and racial discrimination, oppression, environmental change, and unequal economic growth. You’ll address how global development has been ...Read more

Course Overview

On this vibrant two-year part-time course, you'll delve into global development, and explore contemporary changes affecting the globe, from various social, economic, historical, political and environmental standpoints.

You'll learn to ask and propose answers to questions about the origins and persistence of poverty, inequality, illiteracy, gender and racial discrimination, oppression, environmental change, and unequal economic growth. You’ll address how global development has been shaped by discussions such as the state vs. market debate, and by processes such as neoliberalism, globalisation and urbanisation. You’ll also explore the impact of intellectual frameworks such as the basic needs, human development and the capability approaches, and you’ll study moral dilemmas such as cosmopolitan and intertemporal justice.

As part of this varied Master’s programme, you’ll consider the long-term processes which have affected progress across the world. You’ll explore the main theoretical and pragmatic approaches that have shaped international development since World War II. You’ll learn to critically analyse development patterns and discover recent trends in major development areas. You’ll become familiar with concrete case studies and evaluate possible policies and strategies at both national and international levels to address real-world situations. Most importantly, you’ll develop the ability to think critically about development issues.

Here at UEA, you’ll be taught by world-class academics and your studies will be enhanced by their cutting-edge research perspectives.

On this programme, you’ll also have the option of doing a work placement instead of a standard dissertation during the summer, lasting around eight weeks. In this practical activity, you'll write a reflective report on your experience. We’ll support you to find an appropriate placement which could be in a variety of organisations ranging from large international bodies to research centres, government agencies, or NGOs.

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I absolutely love the greenery and ambience. The environment is invigorating. Having the Sainbury Centre on campus is also a remarkable experience. I love the sight of the..Read more

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Bachelors degree (minimum 2:2 or equivalent). Social Science preferred.

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£10,850 per year

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£22,700 per year

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University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia , Norwich

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