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Education and International Development – (M.A.)

Institute of Education, University of London

Dept of Humanities and Social Sciences
Location: London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: October
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Evening
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
  • Online education
Credits (ECTS): 90
Languages: English 
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Location of Institute of Education, University of London

This masters degree will:

* introduce concepts of development and educational development
* assess the role of education and learning in the development process by examining theories of development and education in development
* examine contemporary policy issues regarding education in low- and middle-income countries.

Features

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

* be taught by renowned researchers of international education and international guest speakers
* meet a diverse student group (our alumni are from more than 80 countries)
* benefit from participatory interactive teaching methods
* make a study visit to Paris (not included in the course fee) incorporating UNESCO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP)
* take some modules online.

How are you assessed?

By coursework assignments and a 20,000-word dissertation or 10,000-word report.

Attendance

Mixed mode, including face-to-face daytime or evening sessions, intensive modules, and online learning.

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

• Education in low- and middle-income countries

• International development

Related topics

• Learners, learning and teaching in the context of Education for All

• Education and Muslim communities

• Planning for education and development

• Gender, education and development

• Gender: theory and practice in education

• Social research

• Participatory planning and project management for health promotion

in the context of international development

• Developing and promoting health and well-being: concepts and issues

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Requirements

A good first degree or equivalent and, normally, appropriate experience in a low- or middle-income country.

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).

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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