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Education and International Development MA
This course examines the politics of development and the role of education in fostering social justice and sustainable futures, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries.
Education and International Development: Conflict, Emergencies and Peace (CEP) MA
This course explores the role of education in addressing violent conflicts and crises. You will examine the complexities of conflict-affected environments and learn how to foster sustainable peace.
Education, Gender and International Development MA
This course will deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of the gender dimensions of research, analysis, policy and practice in relation to education in low- and middle-income countries.
Education, Health Promotion and International Development MA
This course equips students to promote education, health, and wellbeing in low- and middle-income countries with values of equity, empowerment, participation, social justice, and sustainability.
Educational Planning, Economics and International Development MA
This course provides students with an opportunity to understand and critique the interconnections between education, society and the economy and their implications for educational planning.
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The course introduced me to a wealth of scholarship and theory that I was previously ignorant to, and I’m still discovering new ideas with every seminar or reading. It’s amazing how what I previously thought was a fairly niche corner of academia has such expertise and specification.
Why study a Master’s at UCL Institute of Education (IOE)?
- Learn from the world’s best: IOE is world number 1 for Education in QS subject rankings for the 13th year running (2014-2026).
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For the 13th year in a row, the IOE remains the best place globally for researching and studying Education.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026Header image credit: Mary Hinkley for UCL IOE. Course images (left to right, top to bottom): Alejandro Walter Salinas Lopez (first, second and third), Jason Ilagan, Alejandro Walter Salinas Lopez.
