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    Education and International Development MA

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    London, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £32,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    40%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Education and International Development MA at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £32,000.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary programme that examines the role of education in addressing global challenges like inequality, poverty, conflict, climate change, and migration, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Covers politics of development, policy, and practices for social justice and sustainable futures.

    Focus: coursework
    QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: #1 (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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    2 years (Graduate Route visa)

    $13,347.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Education and International Development MA at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Education and International Development MA at UCL is £32,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is Education and International Development MA at UCL online or in-person?
    Education and International Development MA at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Education and International Development MA at UCL take to complete?
    Education and International Development MA at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Education and International Development MA at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university
    How competitive is Education and International Development MA at UCL?
    Education and International Development MA at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 40%.