International Development and Education MA
12 months full time
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £5,500
International: full time £11,500 part time fees
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
Programme Overview
This new programme is aimed at anyone interested in pursuing careers in sectors concerned with international development, international aid agencies and the education sector in developing countries. It will also appeal to anyone with an interest in development issues, government policy and the reduction of poverty using entrepreneurial ideas.
The MA is designed for graduates from education, economics, politics, geography or business backgrounds who wish to develop an understanding of international development issues in education. Graduates from other disciplines will also be considered as will those who do not have a degree but relevant experience.
+Modules
Find out more information about the programme modules
+Entrance Requirements
An upper-second-class Honours degree (2.1 or above) or equivalent. Candidates who do not hold a 2:1 or above may be considered if they have relevant work experience, good English language and very good references.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.
+How to Apply
Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Office
The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
Email : ecls.ppd@ncl.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)191 222 6532
www.ncl.ac.uk/ecls/postgrad/taught/internationaldevelopment_ma.html
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Education.
