Program Overview
The Educational Policies for Global Development at University of Oslo is a Master programme in Education over 24 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 Educational Policies for Global Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Educational Policies for Global Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Global education policies\', \'Actors in education and development\', \'Theories of social justice in education\', \'Theories of education and international development\', \'Basic methods of research techniques\', \'Doing research on education and development\', \'Advanced methods of research techniques\', \'Policies and Practice of Educational Reform\', \'Higher Education and the Europe of Knowledge\', \'Critical issues in educational reform\', \'GLOBED summer school including Project Development and Thesis Proposal\', \'The politics of education, conflict and international development\', "Critical debates on children\'s rights and education in a comparative perspective", \'GLOBED summer school offered at the University of Malta\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Educational Sciences, Sociology, Social/Cultural Anthropology, Political Sciences, Human Geography, International Relations, or International Development Studies from a recognized university will be highly valued. Even though students with any Bachelor Degree are eligible for the programme. Please notice the degree programme should last a minimum of three years and correspond to 180 ECTS.
- A minimum grade average of 7 out of 10 (or equivalent of C),
- Demonstrating English language proficiency by presenting a Secure English Language Test (SELT) result at the required levels. The test score certificate should not be older than two years at the time of application. English-native-speaking applicants and students with a BA degree completed in English speaking countries as\xc2\xa0U.K., Ireland, Kenya, India,\xc2\xa0U.S, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc. are exempted from submitting an English language test.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2031-03-18
About University of Oslo
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
University of Oslo is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-14
- Language English
- Duration 24 months