MA International Education (Globalisation and International Development)

The University of Manchester

United Kingdom, Manchester

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The University of Manchester

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 28,000 / year

Next Intake January-2026

MA International Education (Globalisation and International Development)

About

We're ranked in the top ten universities in the UK for Education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021).
Benefit from outstanding teaching that draws on world-leading research.
Focus on professional learning, underpinned by critical scholarship.

MA Education International (Globalisation and International Development) will provide you with the opportunity to engage in structured study of, and reflection upon, the application of educational theories, ideas and concepts to a range of international educational and community-based contexts.

The course has been designed for teachers and other education professionals working in a range of national and international settings and is ideal if you're looking to develop your career by securing new posts or promotion in globalisation and international development.

You'll work with an international cohort of students representing multiple unique perspectives.

The course offers a unique combination of policy and practice-based perspectives on education, as well as globalisation and international development, and is taught by outstanding, world-leading researchers who focus on the realities of professional practice using the social sciences.

Disciplines

Master of Arts (MA)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This course is not available for entry in September 2025

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

For the latest information on demonstrating your English proficiency for those whose first language is not English, please see our language requirements .

Career

Career opportunities

Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) graduates go on to shape education policy and practice through positions in NGOs and in the public and private sector.

Potential careers include:

teaching;
lecturing;
research;
teacher education;
educational administration;
leadership;
consultancy;
publishing;
testing;
assessment.

View our careers and employability page for more information.

Careers support

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability .

Careers support for international students

The Careers Service provide specialist resources, advice and events for international students to help with career planning and making the most of your time while studying in Manchester.

Global networks

The University of Manchester is proud to have the largest global alumni community of any campus-based university in the UK.

International alumni groups are a great way to keep in touch with fellow Manchester graduates in your country and provide an opportunity to build professional and social networks.