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Development Education – (M.A.)
Institute of Education, University of London
Dept of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Institute of Education, University of London
This masters degree will:
* introduce a range of perspectives and approaches to development education
* develop, through critical reflection, the skills you need to reassess the relationship between theory and practice in development education
* examine where and how development education contributes to broader educational and development policy goals in a range of societies.
Features
This masters degree provides the opportunity to:
* meet other students from diverse contexts with a range of experiences
* reflect critically on your own engagement and interest in development education
* contribute to debates and discussions on development education principles and practices at an international level
* relate perspectives on development education to broader educational debates, such as those on citizenship and sustainable development
* develop the knowledge and skills gained from the programme in your own work environment.
How are you assessed?
By coursework (usually one or two assignments per module) and a 20,000-word dissertation or 10,000-word report.
Attendance
Online learning for the required modules; the attendance for optional modules varies.
Length of programme
One year full-time or two years part-time
Want to start your masters degree in October? Find out more and apply now at ioe.ac.uk/masters
Contents
Core topics
• Principles and practices in development education
• Development education in the era of globalisation
Related topics
• Gender, education and development
• Learning, education and development
• Children’s rights, citizenship and identities
• Minorities, migrants and refugees in European education
• North-south educational partnerships
• Training for development education
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
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Register Now!Requirements
A good first degree or equivalent, and an interest in or understanding of global and development issues within education and society. Experience of working in development education or a related field is desirable.
Proficiency in English requirements
For all masters programmes, if your first language is not English, the Institute will need proof of your proficiency in English (IELTS 7.0 - 6.0 writing, 6.5 reading; TOEFL 650 - paper, 280 - computer, 114 - internet; or Cambridge Certificate in the Proficiency of English Grade A or B).
Visas
Overseas students made an offer of a place will require sufficient time to gain a visa to study in the UK. We advise early application at least six weeks prior to the start of the programme. If your application is received later than this we will usually consider it for the next available entry point.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 650 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 280 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 114 |
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