Comparative Education and International Development (MSc)

This programme offers you the opportunity to critically reflect and engage with some of the largest challenges in education and international development.

Grounded in a social justice perspective and drawing on cross-national and cross-cultural examples from around the world, this programme helps students understand the complex, context dependent application of education policy and the role education plays in various aspects of development, including health, peacebuilding, and citizenship.

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Date and time: 8 October, 13:00 - 14:30 (UK time)

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CEID programme structure

This full-time MSc programme explores the topics and debates in the field of Comparative and International Education.

Our CEID students

Hear from our students about how they have found studying Comparative Education and International Development (CEID).

Careers in CEID

This programme opens many possible careers. Students might work in research, higher education internationalisation offices, civil society and non-governmental organisations, international organisations or the public sector.

Our CEID community

The Masters programme is only one part of the Comparative Education and International Development (CEID) Community. Join the CEID Student Society and take part in CEID Research group events to learn from, network and celebrate with peers.

CEID programme fees and funding

Find details of tuition fees and opportunities for scholarships and financial support for our Comparative Education and International Development programme.

Contact the CEID team

Questions about your application or how to apply to the Comparative Education and International Development programme? Contact the Postgraduate Admissions team or the Programme Director who look forward to hearing from you.

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This article was published on 25 Jul, 2024