Educational Planning, Economics and International Development, MA, at University College London (UCL)

Educational Planning, Economics and International Development, MA, University College London (UCL)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 2 year	January, October	-	-

About Educational Planning, Economics and International Development, MA - at University College London (UCL)

This masters degree will:

provide you with the relevant knowledge, understanding and skills to work in educational planning, policy, management and administration in the context of international development
identify the interconnections between society and the economy, and the implications for educational planning
apply economic principles to educational planning issues
critique the ways in which economic analysis and evidence are applied to education policy issues
understand the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches to educational planning
analyse an educational planning problem in the context of the national economy and its development.

Features

This masters degree provides an opportunity to:

interact with international guest speakers and internationally renowned researchers
share your perspectives and experiences with a diverse student group
make a study visit to Paris (not included in the course fee) incorporating UNESCO and the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP).

Who is this programme for?

People who work or would like to work with bilateral and multilateral aid organisations, in the non-formal sector or in government departments concerned with education and international development.

Entry requirements

A good first degree or equivalent and, normally, appropriate experience in a low- or middle-income country.

Core topics

Economic perspectives on education policy
Education in low- and middle-income countries
Planning for education and development.

Entry requirements

1. Students are normally required to have a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0 for direct entry, with a score of no lower than 6.0 for writing and 6.5 for reading. 2. A good first degree or equivalent and, normally, appropriate experience in a low- or middle-income country.