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International & Comparative Education at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

The Masters in International & Comparative Education promotes an interdisciplinary and critical approach to education for those interested in the fields of global education, comparative education, education policy, and international development. More than ever, it is vital for all education professionals to have an international perspective, and to be able to analyse the role of education in addressing social, political, and economic challenges from a globally-informed point of view. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • This MSc programme draws on theories and methods from the social sciences and the humanities field and applies them to critically analyse global topical issues in international and comparative education.
  • Our mentoring scheme offers the opportunity to develop professional networks and to acquire and apply practical skills for the world of work in international organisations, global cooperation agencies, and national departments that take an international perspective on education.
  • The teaching team combines expertise and research experience in many parts of the world, including North, South and Central America; Southeast Asia; Sub-Saharan Africa; the Arab World; and Western and Eastern Europe.
  • You will enhance your methodological and analytical skills by developing your own research projects on topics and research contexts of your choice.
  • Pedagogies and classroom dynamics are designed to maximise peer learning opportunities, the relevance to your interests and your control of the learning process.
  • Education at Glasgow is ranked 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2025.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Courses in semester 1 provide a solid base on education internationalisation dynamics, global governance of education and research methods for education policy analysis. Courses in semester 2 offer the possibility of expanding knowledge and skills by learning comparative education theory and methods, and the role of education in international development. In addition, you can choose a course from a wide offer of optional courses that include higher education research, economics of education, and advanced research methods. Core courses Education and International Development International and Comparative Education International actors and global education policies Internationalisation of Education Policy Enquiry And Decision-Making Optional courses Advanced Policy Enquiry Economics for Education and Public Policy Higher Education as a Field of Research, Policy and Practice

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. You are required to complete and submit a question-based personal statement explaining why you want to undertake this programme at Glasgow.

Fees and funding

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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 .

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Sponsorship information

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International & Comparative Education at University of Glasgow - UCAS