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University of East Anglia UEA: Global Development Management
| Institution | University of East Anglia UEA View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Global Development |
| Web | https://www.uea.ac.uk |
| admissions@uea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01603 591515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Overview**
If you’re seeking to start or advance a career in development and humanitarian management, this Master’s course will enable you to acquire the skills necessary to develop an informed and critical stance on the challenges facing the development sector.
Practical issues are at the heart of this one-year full-time MSc programme. You’ll develop a rigorous and deep critique of the ways NGOs and other agencies operate, along with an understanding of the political contexts of development. You'll develop a strong conceptual understanding of key debates and issues in international development. You’ll also gain technical skills in project design and project management.
Research in UEA’s renowned School of Global Development focuses on addressing contemporary challenges in developing and transitioning economies via disciplinary and multi-disciplinary approaches. You’ll consistently benefit from our excellent research-led teaching, ensuring you’ll encounter the latest thinking in the field.
Within the programme, you’ll be supported in developing complementary specialist areas of interest and you’ll have the flexibility to choose modules from a range of disciplines, including economics, agricultural policy, media, environmental justice, climate change, gender, and education.
A Development Work Placement is a strongly recommended option in the summer semester, as an alternative to a dissertation. You’ll be able to work with a relevant organisation, writing an extended analytical report on your experience. The placement will allow you to reflect on and apply the ideas and concepts you’ll have learned throughout your studies. You’ll be able to look at humanitarian issues, the results agenda, project management systems, and other key topics within your chosen organisation.
**Disclaimer**
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent. Degree subject: Any subject area. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| England | 10850 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10850 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10850 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10850 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 22700 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
**Overview**
The MSc Global Development Management offers you the chance to learn the key skills and to develop an informed and critical stance on the challenges facing the development sector.
Over the year, and across three core modules, you’ll develop a rigorous and deep critique of the ways NGOs and other agencies work, and the political contexts of development.
If you’re seeking to start or advance a career in development and humanitarian management, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to the way the sector works, from planning to critical issues affecting the sector. You’ll gain a strong conceptual understanding of key debates and issues in international development, together with technical skills in project design and management.
Please note we are changing our name to the School of Global Development from 1 August 2023, as we mark our 50th Anniversary.
**About This Course**
Practical issues are at the heart of this MSc. You’ll consistently benefit from research-led teaching, ensuring you encounter the latest thinking in the field. Research in UEA’s School of Global Development is focused on addressing contemporary challenges in developing and transitioning economies via disciplinary and multi-interdisciplinary approaches. Within the programme you will be supported to develop complementary specialist areas of interests and choose module options from a range of disciplines including economics, agricultural policy, environmental justice, climate change, gender and education.
A Development Work Placement is a strongly recommended option in the summer semester, and an alternative to a dissertation. You’ll work with a relevant organisation, writing an extended analytical report on your experience. This will give you a chance to reflect on and apply the ideas and concepts you’ve learnt so far by looking at humanitarian issues, the results agenda, project management systems and key topics in your chosen placement organisation.
**Disclaimer**
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: Bachelors degree – 2.1 or equivalent Degree subject: Any subject area. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| England | 10150 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10150 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10150 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10150 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 21200 GBP for Whole course |
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