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MA Education, International Development and Social Justice

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    MA 1 year full-time 2 years part-time

Course Description

This MA equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to understand the complex relationship between education, international development and social justice within global contexts. This degree will help to prepare you for careers in international development, humanitarian assistance, research and consultancy with governments, NGOs, bilateral and multilateral organisations, research institutions and charities.

  • A dedicated and passionate academic team with decades of experience in shaping this sector and helping to make a difference.
  • Access to cutting edge research and social engagement through the work of the Centre for Research into the Education of Marginalised Children and Young Adults (CREMCYA) and the Centre for the Study of Modern Slavery (CSMS).
  • Guest lectures, seminars and workshops capitalising on our links to development and humanitarian organisations and charities.
  • Unrivalled networking opportunities through our internationally diverse community of students and academics.

Why study Education, International Development and Social Justice?

Access to quality education is a fundamental human right.  However, many young people around the world are unable to access it or complete the full education cycle due to social, cultural, economic and political barriers.

This is particularly the case for girls, the poor and young people from rural and marginalised communities living in developing countries and societies affected by conflict. Even when education opportunities are available in these contexts, they often do not meet the needs of young people or those of their communities.

At best, education that is ill-conceived is of limited value.  At worst, it can promote economic stagnation, socio-economic inequality, social exclusion and conflict.

The MA Education, International Development and Social Justice explores the sociology and political economy of education and learning within development, humanitarian and transnational contexts globally.

Entry Requirements

2:2 undergraduate degree in any education or social sciences subject (such as sociology or development studies).

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Fees

Home/EU: £7,580 International: £13,650

Student Destinations

The MA programme will be taught by faculty who have extensive professional experience in related fields (e.g. international development, humanitarian assistance, human trafficking, modern slavery, forced migration) and awareness of the knowledge and skills in demand by employers.

This will stand you in good stead when seeking employment in Government, NGOs, bilateral and multilateral organisations and the charitable and voluntary sectors. Employers may be involved in the delivery of aspects of the degree.

This MA will also enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals already working in the sector through its unique focus on development, humanitarian and transnational contexts, practical skills development and the study of real-world scenarios and issues of contemporary relevance.

Module Details

  • Advanced Research Methods
  • Education, Emergencies and Refugees
  • Gender, Education and International Development
  • Issues in Education and International Development
  • Dissertation
  • Work-Based Research
  • Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking: Policing, Policy and Practice
  • Human Rights and Migration
  • International Non-Governmental Organisations
  • Social Entrepreneurship

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