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University of East Anglia UEA: Global Development
| 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 |
MA
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 perspectives.
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 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.
This course is housed in the School of Global Development, a world-leading centre for research, teaching, and practice, ranked as the No. 1 Development Studies institution in the UK (REF 2021). You’ll be taught by world-class academics, and your studies will be enhanced by their cutting-edge research perspectives.
On this MA Global Development course, 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
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: UK Bachelors degree – 2.2 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. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 23850 GBP for Whole 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 perspectives.
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 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.
This course is housed in the School of Global Development, a world-leading centre for research, teaching, and practice, ranked as the No. 1 Development Studies institution in the UK (REF 2021). You’ll be taught by world-class academics, and your studies will be enhanced by their cutting-edge research perspectives.
On this MA Global Development course, 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
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: UK Bachelors degree – 2.2 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. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 23850 GBP for Whole 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 perspectives.
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 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.
This course is housed in the School of Global Development, a world-leading centre for research, teaching, and practice, ranked as the No. 1 Development Studies institution in the UK (REF 2021). You’ll be taught by world-class academics, and your studies will be enhanced by their cutting-edge research perspectives.
On this MA Global Development course, 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
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: UK Bachelors degree – 2.2 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. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11400 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11400 GBP for Whole 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
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: UK Bachelors degree – 2.2 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. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10850 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| 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 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
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: UK Bachelors degree – 2.2 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. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10850 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| 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 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
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: UK Bachelors degree – 2.2 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. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10850 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university known for its high standard of academic performance across both taught and research postgraduate courses. It is ranked as a UK Top 25 (Complete University Guide 2025) and UK Top 30 (The Mail 2025) institution.
Based in Norwich, in the county of Norfolk, the university has an excellent international reputation for the high quality of its research output. UEA is home to over 17,500 students, of which around 30% are postgraduate students. Our institution also provides a range of support through the Student Support Service, which is dedicated …
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