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MA Global Development (Part time)

University of East Anglia UEA

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of East Anglia UEA

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course Overview

On this vibrant two-year part-time 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. Youll 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. Youll also explore the impact of intellectual frameworks such as the basic needs, human development and the capability approaches, and youll study moral dilemmas such as cosmopolitan and intertemporal justice.

As part of this varied Masters programme, youll consider the long-term processes which have affected progress across the world. Youll explore the main theoretical and pragmatic approaches that have shaped international development since World War II. Youll learn to critically analyse development patterns and discover recent trends in major development areas. Youll 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, youll develop the ability to think critically about development issues.

Here at UEA, youll be taught by world-class academics and your studies will be enhanced by their cutting-edge research perspectives.

On this programme, youll 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. Well 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.

Application deadline

31 July 2025

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 22,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of East Anglia UEA

University of East Anglia UEA

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of East Anglia UEA, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom

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UEA is a highly respected university. It offers a safe environment on the edge of the historic and diverse city of Norwich and beautiful English countryside.
UEA's global student body is well supported from the moment of application, right through to becoming an alumnus, with student satisfaction as a key priority.
Key employers for UEA's international students include Siemens, BDO, HSBC, PwC and Apple.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    41st out of 79 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    129 60%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    41st

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 74%

    62nd

    2

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