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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

    Part time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

On this vibrant two-year part-time course, you’ll explore global development and examine contemporary changes shaping the world from 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 examine the influence of intellectual frameworks such as the basic needs, human development, and capability approaches, alongside exploring moral dilemmas like 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 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.

Application deadline

20/07/2026

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University of East Anglia UEA

University of East Anglia UEA

  • University League Table

    34th

  • 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

    Computer Science

    36th out of 118 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    129 56%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    36th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.08 77%

    52nd

    22

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