MA International Development and Education at Newcastle University

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. You'll graduate ready to contribute meaningfully to global development and education.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Education Communication and Language Sciences  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll be taught through a range of compulsory modules. Hear from Pauline Dixon, Professor of International Development and Education, and Steve Humble, Reader in Global Development and Education. Compulsory modules include: Research Strategies and Methods, The Future of Learning in the Digital Age.

Career pathways

Stefani graduated from the MA in International Development and Education in 2022. She shares how her time on campus shaped her career prospects. Graduate roles and employers include: education in developing countries; the global education industry; national governments; international aid agencies; non-governmental organisations and charities; Hear from Stefani.

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