Overview

The MA from University College London (UCL) in Education, Health Promotion and International Development programme offers you the opportunity to extend and deepen your understanding of concepts, theories and issues related to international development, education and sustainable ways of promoting health, wellbeing and social justice.This master’s degree in Education, Health Promotion and International Development will enable you to:

identify key concepts and issues in education, health promotion and international development
develop the knowledge and skills to write project proposals and plans to implement and evaluate health promotion initiatives
reflect on research, analysis, policy and practice in relation to education and health promotion in low- and middle-income countries

critically review arguments, advance analysis and undertake research on education, international development and the promotion of health and wellbeing.

As well as completing a range of taught modules, you will conduct an original small scale research study (written up as a dissertation), through which you develop skills in research, analysis and critical thinking, as well as an in-depth understanding of a key education and international development issue.

Employability

Graduates of this Master's degree have been engaged:

as policymakers and advisers in government ministries and departments
as policy advocates and programme managers in international NGOs and development agencies
as social research consultants
as teachers and lecturers in schools, colleges and universities
as international development consultants
in doctoral study (either on PhD or EdD programmes).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education and Muslim Communities
Planning for Education and Development
Learners, Learning and Teaching in the Context of Education for All
Education during Emergency Situations
Education, Conflict and Peace
Reimagining `disaster education': perspectives and methodologies
Migration, Education and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education International Development Health Sciences View 561 other Masters in Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum requirement for entry to this programme is a second class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
As the academic content on our MA programmes is demanding, we are particularly looking for applicants from relevant academic backgrounds – normally in social science, education or nursing, but a range of undergraduate programmes are accepted (including arts and humanities) - and/or who can demonstrate substantial relevant experience.
Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of one month’s experience working (paid or voluntary) in a low-/middle-income country.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

29800 GBP / year

≈ 29800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

13500 GBP / year

≈ 13500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time

UK: £6,750
International: £14,900

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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