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Education and International Development

University College London (UCL)
Tuition GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2014-09-17
Delivery On-campus
Location London, UK
Language English

Program Overview

The Education and International Development at University College London (UCL) is a MA programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Education and International Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Education and International Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

You can study this course full-time, over a 1-year period (Sept-Sept).

You will take the two compulsory modules, which are designed to strengthen your knowledge and skills in issues, theories and concepts relating to education, gender and international development. You will also select two optional modules, which will allow you to further your interests in related areas. At least one of these must be chosen from the education and international development module selection. You will also take the dissertation and research methods module.

You can study this course part-time over 2 years (starting in September).

You will take two compulsory modules, which are designed to strengthen your knowledge and skills in issues, theories and concepts relating to education, gender and international development. We advise you to take these modules in your first year. You must also select two optional modules, which will allow you to further your interests in related areas. At least one of these must be chosen from the education and international development module selection. You can take these in your first or second year. You will also take the dissertation and research methods module in your second year.

You can study this course over a period of 2 to 5 years. Note: this option is not available to students who require a student visa.

This course consists of two compulsory modules, which are designed to strengthen your knowledge and skills in issues, theories and concepts relating to education, gender and international development. We advise you to take these two modules first. You will also select two optional modules, which will allow you to further your interests in related areas. At least one of these must be chosen from the education and international development module selection. You will take the dissertation and research methods module in your final year.

Compulsory modules



Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor\'s degree from a UK university or overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required together with relevant experience in low or middle-income countries.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.

The English language level for this programme is: Special. Only the IELTS or a pass to the required standard in the Institute of Education\'s pre-sessional English (PASHE) course are accepted. If taking IELTS, applicants must obtain an overall grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in the reading subtest and 6.0 in the writing subtest.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University College London (UCL) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.