MA Education and Development at University of East Anglia

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.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Global Development  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 1 year full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: Entry points: January; next start January 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll delve into fundamental theoretical and practical perspectives on education and its role in global development, giving you a solid foundation for analysis and understanding of the key concepts. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Perspectives on Education and Global Development, Educational Policy and Practice for Development, Research Approaches for Dissertation or Analytical Report (spring Starters).

Career pathways

Examples of careers that you could enter include: International organisations and UN agencies,, Governmental and non-governmental organisations, National and local education departments, Charities and International NGOs, Think tanks and universities, Education practitioners and researchers, Discover more on our Careers webpages..

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