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GLOBED - Erasmus Mundus in Education Policies for Global Development

Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Tuition EUR 82 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 46 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Bellaterra, Spain
Language English

Program Overview

The GLOBED - Erasmus Mundus in Education Policies for Global Development at Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona 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 GLOBED - Erasmus Mundus in Education Policies for Global Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 82 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 46 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Barcelona, Belgium

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the GLOBED - Erasmus Mundus in Education Policies for Global 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

Course Structure

  1. Actors in Education and Development (UAB)
  2. Educational Development, Poverty and Global Inequalities (UAB)
  3. GLOBED Summer School (University of Malta)
  4. Doing Research in Education and Development (UAB)
  5. Advanced Research Methods (UAB)
  6. Basic Research Methods (UAB)
  7. Global Education Policies (UAB)
  8. Theories of Social Justice in Education (UAB)
  9. Critical Issues in Educational Reform (University of Oslo)
  10. Critical Debates on Children and Education in a Comparative Perspective (University of Amsterdam)
  11. Higher Education and the Europe of Knowledge (University of Oslo)
  12. The Politics of Education, Conflict and International Development (University of Amsterdam)
  13. Policy, Planning and Educational Reform (University of Oslo)
  14. ABATE BEKELE, Teklu
  15. BARRANCO, Oriol
  16. BONAL, Xavier
  17. BUCHERT, Lene
  18. MAASSEN, Peter
  19. KOSAR ALTINYELKEN, Hülya
  20. LOPES CARDOZO, Mieke
  21. NOGUERA, José A.
  22. RAMBLA, Xavier
  23. SULTANA, Ronald
  24. TARABINI, Aina
  25. VERD, Joan Miquel
  26. VERGER, Toni

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Selection criteria

Should the number of applicants be higher than that of places on offer, these will be allocated according to the following criteria:

  • Academic transcript (30%).
  • Previous studies (Degree) (25%):
    • Education Sciences, Social Sciences or equivalent (25%).
    • Other degrees with connections to development or the international field (20%)
    • Humanities, Languages, Translation or minors in Social Sciences or Education Sciences (15%)
    • Others (10%)
  • Professional experience (30%)
  • Cover letter (10%)
  • Letter of recommendation (5%)

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 82 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 46 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 82 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 46 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona 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.

About Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona

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Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona

Bellaterra, Spain

Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-09-18
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months