Course summary
Overview On this vibrant course, you'll delve into global development, and explore contemporary changes affecting the globe, from various social, economic, historical, political and environmental standpoints. You'll learn to ask and propose answers to questions about the origins and persistence of poverty, inequality, illiteracy, gender and racial discrimination, oppression, environmental change, and unequal economic growth. You’ll address how global development has been shaped by discussions such as the state vs. market debate, and by processes such as neoliberalism, globalisation and urbanisation. You’ll also explore the impact of intellectual frameworks such as the basic needs, human development and the capability approaches, and you’ll study moral dilemmas such as cosmopolitan and intertemporal justice. As part of this varied Master’s programme, you’ll consider the long-term processes which have affected progress across the world. You’ll explore the main theoretical and pragmatic approaches that have shaped international development since World War II. You’ll learn to critically analyse development patterns and discover recent trends in major development areas. You’ll become familiar with concrete case studies and evaluate possible policies and strategies at both national and international levels to address real-world situations. Most importantly, you’ll develop the ability to think critically about development issues. Here at UEA, you’ll be taught by world-class academics and your studies will be enhanced by their cutting-edge research perspectives. On this programme, you’ll also have the option of doing a work placement instead of a standard dissertation during the summer, lasting around eight weeks. In this practical activity, you'll write a reflective report on your experience. We’ll support you to find an appropriate placement which could be in a variety of organisations ranging from large international bodies to research centres, government agencies, or NGOs. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Modules
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Assessment method
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Entry requirements
Degree classification: UK Bachelors degree – 2.1 or equivalent. Degree subject: Social Sciences preferred. Additional requirements: applicants should normally have a good undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution. The University will also take into account the employment experience of applicants where relevant.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with minimum 6.0 in Writing & Speaking and 5.5 in Listening & Reading. |
English Foreign Language: Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading): Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date. We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £10850 | Whole course |
England | £10850 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £10850 | Whole course |
Scotland | £10850 | Whole course |
Wales | £10850 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
UEA offers a limited number of scholarships each year to qualified international students; these awards are based on academic merit.
Provider information
University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ